C Reactive Protein

Study findings from A.L. Hogh et al broaden understanding of c reactive protein

Published in Blood Weekly, January 8th, 2009

"High-sensitivity C-reactive protein is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events. Consequently, the predictive value of this protein in patients with symptomatic peripheral arterial disease was examined," scientists writing in the journal Vascular and Endovascular Surgery report.

"In all, 452 patients with symptomatic peripheral arterial disease had high-sensitivity C-reactive protein measured at baseline (mean follow-up = 2.1 +/- 1.4 years). Events were defined as primary (death, amputation, or peripheral revascularization) or secondary (lower limb thrombosis, myocardial infarction, or stroke). The level of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein was...

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Source: Blood Weekly (2009-01-08)

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