Relationship of C-reactive protein to risk of cardiovascular disease in the elderly. Results from the Cardiovascular Health Study and the Rural Health Promotion Project

Markers of inflammation, such as C-reactive protein (CRP), are related to risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events in those with angina, but little is known about individuals without prevalent clinical CVD. We performed a prospective, nested case-control study in the Cardiovascular Health Study (...

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Published in:	Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology Vol. 17; no. 6; p. 1121
Main Authors:	Tracy, R P, Lemaitre, R N, Psaty, B M, Ives, D G, Evans, R W, Cushman, M, Meilahn, E N, Kuller, L H
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.06.1997
Subjects:	Aged Aging C-Reactive Protein - metabolism Cardiovascular Diseases - blood Case-Control Studies Female Humans Male Prospective Studies Sex Factors
ISSN:	1079-5642
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