title: CDC/AHA Workshop on Markers of Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease: Application to Clinical and Public Health Practice: report from the population science discussion group.
abstract: This article summarizes epidemiological studies of inflammation markers, particularly C-reactive protein, and cardiovascular disease as of early 2002. Gaps in the research and the public health practice implications are also discussed. Although considerable work has been published since this review was completed, the perspectives and issues presented are still useful in evaluating the use of inflammation markers for risk stratisfication and prevention.
authors.forename: Stephen P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Fortmann
authors.forename: Earl
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ford
authors.forename: Michael H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Criqui
authors.forename: Aaron R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Folsom
authors.forename: Tamara B
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: Harris
authors.forename: Yuling
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Hong
authors.forename: Thomas A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Pearson
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Siscovick
authors.forename: Frank
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Vinicor
authors.forename: Peter F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood*; D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000032:analysis; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D015986:Confounding Factors, Epidemiologic; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D015980:Public Health Practice; D012016:Reference Values; D012306:Risk; D018570:Risk Assessment
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers; D002097:C-Reactive Protein