C-Reactive Protein and Other Markers of Inflammation in the Prediction of Cardiovascular Disease in Women

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Authors

Paul M. Ridker · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Charles H. Hennekens · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Julie E. Buring · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Abstract

The addition of the measurement of C-reactive protein to screening based on lipid levels may provide an improved method of identifying persons at risk for cardiovascular events.

Topics & Keywords

Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health Acute Myocardial Infarction Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 342, Issue 12, pp. 836-843

DOI: 10.1056/nejm200003233421202

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