Relation of secretory phospholipase A(2) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to Chlamydia pneumoniae infection in acute coronary syndromes.

Background: Recently it has become clear that inflammatory changes play a part in the development of atherosclerosis, including coronary artery disease, and Chlamydia pneumoniae (C. pneumoniae) is thought to be a proinflammatory factor. The plasma concentration of high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is a potential predictor of outcome in atherosclerotic diseases.