November 10, 2008Open Access

C-Reactive Protein and Parental History Improve Global Cardiovascular Risk Prediction

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As previously shown in women, a prediction model in men that incorporates high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and parental history significantly improves global cardiovascular risk prediction.

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www.synapsesocial.com/papers/69dd2fc999c691022d99b5a5 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1161/circulationaha.108.814251

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Paul M. Ridker

Nina P. Paynter

Nader Rifai

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Circulation

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VA Boston Healthcare System

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