C-reactive protein, stroke, and statins.
C-reactive protein (CRP) is an important indicator and player in inflammatory diseases such as stroke. It may be involved in the earliest stages of stroke. Monitoring the levels of CRP may help in the prevention and treatment of stroke. Statin drugs may be useful in lowering CRP levels and the incidence of stroke.
Angerio
Allan D
AD
School of Nursing and Health Studies, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057, USA. angerioa@georgetown.edu
Bialko
Matthew F
MF
White
Bradley M
BM
D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D003422:Critical Care; D016903:Drug Monitoring / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015994:Incidence; D007249:Inflammation; D012307:Risk Factors; D020521:Stroke / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D015415:Biomarkers; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors; D002097:C-Reactive Protein