The Role of C-Reactive Protein as a Risk Predictor of Coronary Atherosclerosis: Implications from the JUPITER Trial
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : Thura T. Abd & Danny J. Eapen & Ambareesh Bajpai & Abhinav Goyal & Allen Dollar & Laurence Sperling
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2011
Description
Much controversy surrounds the use of highsensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) as a marker of cardiovascular (CV) risk. Although data regarding the association of hs-CRP with CV disease is extensive and consistent, its role in clinical practice remains unclear. The American Heart Association (AHA) recently published a scientific statement regarding criteria for evaluation of novel markers of CV risk. This article provides a comprehensive review of data regarding hs-CRP as a risk marker for CV disease in the context of these AHA criteria. The impact of the JUPITER trial on the utility of hs-CRP as a risk marker is emphasized. The review concludes with an evidence-based statement regarding the current role of hs-CRP in CV risk prediction
Curr Atheroscler Rep (2011) 13:154–161 DOI 10.1007/s11883-011-0164-5 Published online: 29 January 2011
