[Which cut-off value of high sensitivity C- reactive protein is more valuable for determining long- term prognosis in patients with acute coronary syndrome?].

Objective: The aim of this study to investigate prognostic efficacy of high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and to identify the most valuable cut-off value of hs-CRP for determining long term prognosis.

Methods: A total of 240 ACS patients presenting within 6 h after the onset of chest pain were included to the study. Admission levels of hs-CRP were analyzed.

Effect of sirolimus in the prevention of adhesions around intraabdominal prosthetic graft.

Background: Adhesions due to the reactions caused by the grafts used in primary vascular operations can lead to various problems when a secondary operation is necessary. These problems include bleeding, injuries to neighboring organs, and complications occurring due to a prolonged operation. We investigated the effects of sirolimus, which has antiproliferative features, on vascular adhesions.