CRP- C-reactive protein: High CRP reflects inflammation, and has been shown to correlate with the occurrence of myocardial infarction and peripheral arterial disease.
Homocysteine levels: It is a well known fact that homozygous hyperhomocystinemia is associated with early atherosclerosis and stroke. However, approximately 5-7% of the general population have mild elevations of plasma homocysteine, and recent research have focussed on refuting or establishing if this population is at a higher risk for cardiovascular events. A number of treatments have been postulated for those with high homocysteine levels including folic acid and pantothenic acid.
Fibrinogen: In recent studies high levels of fibrinogen have been found to be strongly related to cardiovascular events in apparently healthy individuals.
Lipoprotein-A: Lipoprotein A is an LDL like substance in the blood that remains bound to apolipoprotein A. It may promote atherosclerosis by its ability to be oxidized. Some studies have shown that Vitamin B3 (Niacin) can decrease its levels but the clinical significance is still unclear.
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