Residual inflammatory risk in coronary heart disease: incidence of elevated high-sensitive CRP in a real-world cohort

ConclusionOne-third of all-comers patients with CHD showed increased levels of hsCRP despite a LDL-cholesterol<  70 mg/dl potentially qualifying for an anti-inflammatory therapy. Elevated proBNP is an independent risk factor for hsCRP elevation.Graphic abstract
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research