Association Between High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein and Total Stroke by Hypertensive Status Among Men [Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology]

Conclusions Elevated hsCRP levels were associated with a greater risk of total stroke, even after adjustment for potential confounders and cardiovascular risk factors. Risk of total stroke was significantly higher among hypertensive men with elevated hsCRP compared with normotensive men with low hsCRP.

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Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - September 21, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jimenez, M. C., Rexrode, K. M., Glynn, R. J., Ridker, P. M., Gaziano, J. M., Sesso, H. D. Tags: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology Source Type: research