Increased C-reactive protein levels in patients with in-stent restenosis and its implications.

Assesses whether higher levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) could be found in patients with in-stent restenosis compared with patients with no restenosis. Pre- and postcoronary angioplasty and follow-up angiograms; Measurement of serum CRP concentrations; Distribution of CRP levels according to the presence or absence of restenosis.