C-Reactive Protein and Carotid Intimal Medial Thickness in a Community Population

C-reactive protein (CRP) has been linked to cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis. Large-scale epidemiological studies have shown a correlation of CRP level with risk of stroke, myocardial infarction and peripheral arterial disease. Nevertheless, the question whether serum CRP itself is an independent indicator of the atherosclerotic process remains unanswered.In a community-based sample free of advanced atherosclerotic disease (n = 1018;...