C-reactive protein: A 'golden marker' for inflammation and coronary artery disease
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. 2001 June;68(6):521-524, 527-534
June 1, 2001|Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
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ABSTRACT
Numerous studies have shown that elevated levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) are associated with increased cardiovascular risk. We advocate greater use of CRP measurements in clinical practice to identify patients at high risk in a variety of situations.
