Why the study?
Does elevated hsCRP increase the risk of total stroke in initially healthy men?
Does elevated hsCRP increase the risk of total stroke in initially healthy men?
Elevated hsCRP (>3 mg/L) is associated with a significantly increased risk of total stroke in men, particularly among those with hypertension.
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Extends hsCRP-stroke link in healthy men; leaves open causality and need for intervention trials.
Jiménez et al. (2015) studied this question.
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