Why does C-reactive protein predict coronary events?

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Kushner, Irving [1 ]
Elyan, Mazen [1 ]
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[1] Case Western Reserve Univ, Metrohlth Med Ctr, Cleveland, OH 44106 USA
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10.1016/j.amjmed.2008.03.004
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