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.
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- Vasant B. Patel, MD⇑,
- Mark A. Robbins, MD and
- Eric J. Topol, MD
- Mid America Heart Institute, Saint Luke‘s Hospital, Kansas City, MO
- Department of Cardiology, Cleveland Clinic
- Chairman, Department of Cardiology, Cleveland Clinic
- ADDRESS:
Vasant B. Patel, MD, Mid America Heart Institute, Saint Luke’s Hospital, 4330 Wornall, Suite 2000, Kansas City, MO 64111; e-mail vpatel{at}saint-lukes.org.
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.
- Copyright © 2001 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. All Rights Reserved.