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CRP Levels Predict Death in Patients With Chronic Heart Disease
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Title CRP Levels Predict Death in Patients With Chronic Heart Disease
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/568411?src=rss
Description Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels at baseline and at 2-year follow-up are associated with an increased risk of MI and death in patients with chronic coronary heart disease, Israeli researchers report. Treatment with bezafibrate did not reduce CRP levels in this patient population. Reuters Health Information
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Date Jan 9, 2008
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