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Review
. 2010 Mar;12(2):110-8.
doi: 10.1007/s11883-010-0098-3.

Role of C-reactive protein in contributing to increased cardiovascular risk in metabolic syndrome

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Role of C-reactive protein in contributing to increased cardiovascular risk in metabolic syndrome

Sridevi Devaraj et al. Curr Atheroscler Rep. 2010 Mar.

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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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