PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Patel, Vasant B. AU - Robbins, Mark A. AU - Topol, Eric J. TI - C-reactive protein: A ‘golden marker’ for inflammation and coronary artery disease DP - 2001 Jun 01 TA - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine PG - 521--534 VI - 68 IP - 6 4099 - http://www.ccjm.org/content/68/6/521.short 4100 - http://www.ccjm.org/content/68/6/521.full SO - Cleve Clin J Med2001 Jun 01; 68 AB - 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.