Investigation Into the Correlation of Plasma Hs-CRP Concentrations and Cardiovascular Risk in Korean Population

Investigation Into the CorrelAtion of pLasma Hs-CRP Concentrations and cardiovascuLar rISk in Korean populaTiOn

An observational, non-interventional, multi-centre study to provide further information on the utility of test for a predictive marker by investigating the current prevalence of high sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) testing and characteristics of each CVD risk group.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subjects with at least one clinic visit record within the last 12 months from the date of data entry.
• Subjects with at least one hs-CRP level measured within the last 12 months from the date of data entry.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Use of statins or other lipid-lowering therapies including fibrates, niacin, and bile acid sequestrants in the past 3 months prior to hsCRP measurement
• Active inflammatory diseases documented during the period of CRP measurement
• Subjects taking immunosuppressants
• Findings of chronic inflammation: arthritis, lupus, or inflammatory bowel disease