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C-reactive protein in offspring is associated with the occurrence of myocardial infarction in first-degree relatives.
Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology - 1 Jan 2000
Margaglione M, Cappucci G, Colaizzo D, Vecchione G, Grandone E, Di Minno G
Abstract excerpt
The relevance of elevated levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in cardiovascular disease is gaining increasing recognition. A family history of coronary artery disease is a major determinant of coronary artery disease in the offspring. In a cohort of 1048 individuals without clinical evidence of atherosclerosis, we investigated the relationships between CRP levels and a family history of myocardial infarction. We...
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