Role of C-reactive protein in contributing to increased cardiovascular risk in metabolic syndrome.
Curr Atheroscler Rep
; 12(2): 110-8, 2010 Mar.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20425246
ABSTRACT
Metabolic syndrome is associated with increased propensity for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Low-grade inflammation is characteristic of metabolic syndrome. C-reactive protein, the best characterized biomarker of inflammation, is also an independent predictor of future cardiovascular events. This review outlines the role of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in contributing to increased cardiovascular risk in metabolic syndrome by inducing endothelial cell dysfunction and activating monocytes.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Proteína C-Reactiva
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Enfermedades Cardiovasculares
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Síndrome Metabólico
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Curr Atheroscler Rep
Asunto de la revista:
ANGIOLOGIA
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos