Blood Protein Cardio-CRP And Heart Attack Risk
Researchers found that high levels of a blood protein cardio-CRP (C-reactive protein), also called highly sensitive CRP (hs-CRP), may be the most significant risk factor for developing a heart attack. Women with the highest levels of cardio-CRP were 4.4 times more likely to experience a fatal or non-fatal heart attack, stroke or needing bypass surgery or angioplasty. Women with the highest levels of cardio-CRP and unfavorable cholesterol levels were almost nine times more likely to suffer likewise.
Source: Ridker PM et al “C-reactive protein adds to the predictive value of total and HDL cholesterol in determining risk of first myocardial infarction.” New England Journal Medicine (2000) 342(12):836-43
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