C-Reactive Protein : Clinical and Epidemiological Perspectives
Joint Authors
Toledo, Alexandra
Martínez, María Sofía
Torres, Yaquelín
Salazar, Juan
Apruzzese, Vanessa
Bermúdez, Valmore
Chávez, Mervin
Silva, Carlos
Áñez, Roberto
Rojas, Joselyn
Source
Cardiology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-02-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
An important etiopathogenic component of cardiovascular disease is atherosclerosis, with inflammation being an essential event in the pathophysiology of all clinical pictures it comprises.
In recent years, several molecules implicated in this process have been studied in order to assess cardiovascular risk in both primary and secondary prevention.
C-reactive protein is a plasmatic protein of the pentraxin family and an acute phase reactant, very useful as a general inflammation marker.
Currently, it is one of the most profoundly researched molecules in the cardiovascular field, yet its clinical applicability regarding cardiovascular risk remains an object of discussion, considered by some as a simple marker and by others as a true risk factor.
In this sense, numerous studies propose its utilization as a predictor of cardiovascular risk through the use of high-sensitivity quantification methods for the detection of values <1 mg/L, following strict international guidelines.
Increasing interest in these clinical findings has led to the creation of modified score systems including C-reactive protein concentrations, in order to enhance risk scores commonly used in clinical practice and offer improved care to patients with cardiovascular disease, which remains the first cause of mortality at the worldwide, national, and regional scenarios.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Salazar, Juan& Martínez, María Sofía& Chávez, Mervin& Toledo, Alexandra& Áñez, Roberto& Torres, Yaquelín…[et al.]. 2014. C-Reactive Protein : Clinical and Epidemiological Perspectives. Cardiology Research and Practice،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Salazar, Juan…[et al.]. C-Reactive Protein : Clinical and Epidemiological Perspectives. Cardiology Research and Practice No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Salazar, Juan& Martínez, María Sofía& Chávez, Mervin& Toledo, Alexandra& Áñez, Roberto& Torres, Yaquelín…[et al.]. C-Reactive Protein : Clinical and Epidemiological Perspectives. Cardiology Research and Practice. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484514
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-484514