Joint Effect of Carotid Plaque and C-Reactive Protein on First-Ever Ischemic Stroke and Myocardial Infarction?

The simultaneous presence of subclinical atherosclerosis and elevated CRP was associated in 10’109 healthy subjects with increased risk of ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction. The combined assessment of subclinical atherosclerosis and inflammatory biomarkers may improve cardiovascular disease risk stratification. Link…