RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 Results from the ASCOT Trial
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2010
FD SAGE Publications
VO 10
IS 10
SP 23
OP 23
DO 10.1177/155989771010016
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/10/10/23.abstract
AB This article presents an analysis from the Anglo-Scandinavian Cardiac Outcomes [ASCOT] Trial database, showing that screening for high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) only minimally improved risk assessment in middle-aged patients with traditional cardiovascular disease risk factors.