title: [Inflammatory concepts of atherosclerosis--clinical utility of C-reactive protein measurement].
abstract: According to the current inflammatory concepts of atherosclerosis many investigators focus on markers of inflammation, which have been studied in a variety of atherosclerotic diseases. C-reactive protein (CRP) is considered of particular importance because of its reported function as a sensitive and independent marker of vascular inflammation. Clinical utility of its measurement seems to be very promising in a prediction of future coronary events and in monitoring of coronary heart disease therapy. This article presents laboratory and clinical implications of CRP testing in atherosclerosis.
authors.affiliation: Z Katedry i Zakładu Fizjologii Akademii Medycznej w Poznaniu. magda.gibas@hipkrates.org
authors.forename: Magdalena
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gibas
authors.forename: Jolanta
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Miszczak-Smiałek
mesh_terms: D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000378:metabolism; D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000378:metabolism*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007249:Inflammation / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents; D015415:Biomarkers; D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents; D002097:C-Reactive Protein