The association between C-reactive protein and coronary artery calcification: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background While coronary artery calcification (CAC) is recognized as a reliable marker for coronary atherosclerosis, the relationship between the concentration of C-reactive protein (CRP) and the incidence and progression of CAC remains controversial. Method PubMed, Embase, Web of Science,...

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Published in:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Main Authors: Amirhossein Tajani, Masoumeh Sadeghi, Navid Omidkhoda, Amir Hooshang Mohammadpour, Sara Samadi, Vahid Jomehzadeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Subjects:
High sensitivity C-reactive protein
CRP
hs-CRP
CAC
Calcium score
Meta-analysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-024-03856-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-024-03856-5

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