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A Hearty Life

April 29th, 2008

Heart disease markers linked to metabolism and C-reactive protein

High levels of C-reactive protein, an inflammatory marker that may warn of impending heart disease, are tied to variations in genes that control metabolism, two new studies show.
Dr. Alexander Reiner of the University of Washington, Seattle states that the studies identify “new genes that are of potential importance for either the treatment of cardiovascular disease […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 1 comment