C-reactive protein levels were lower in the atorvastatin group versus control group at discharge ( 1.68 + / - 1.65 vs 4.12 + / - 4.18 mg/dL ) and at 30 days ( 0.50 + / - 0.71 vs 2.91 + / - 2.68 mg/dL , both P < .0001 ) .
