Predictive value of cardiovascular events by high sensitivity CRP
Nakamura, H.; Yamashita, T.
Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine 60(5): 916-921
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0047-1852 PMID: 12029993 Document Number: 548022
Although C-reactive protein has been recently recognized as a useful marker of cardiovascular risk, much still needs to be clarified on the reference value among Japanese and predictive value of measuring the marker in hypercholesterolemic subjects. Upper limit of the reference value is found to be 2.0 mg/l among Japanese. CRP levels are influenced by the percentage of body fats. Increased level of C-reactive protein might indicate poor prognosis of the patients. Statin therapy was found to be effective in the primary prevention of cardiovascular events among persons with increased CRP.