Coming of age of C-reactive protein: Using inflammation markers in cardiology

Edward T.H. Yeh, James T. Willerson

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Abstract

CRP is not only an excellent biomarker of inflammation, but it is also a direct participant in atherogenesis. It provides a valuable tool for identifying patients at risk of cardiovascular events in primary prevention in conjunction with lowering LDL cholesterol and may also have utility in the treatment of acute coronary syndromes and with percutaneous coronary intervention therapy. Finally, CRP will provide a readily accessible marker for further testing of the inflammatory hypothesis in atherosclerosis.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)370-372
Number of pages3
JournalCirculation
Volume107
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 28 2003

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Physiology (medical)

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