C-Reactive Protein Is Related to Arterial Wave Reflection and Stiffness in Asymptomatic Subjects From the Community

Emerging data suggest that C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation, is associated with functional properties of arteries. We investigated the relationship of CRP to measures of arterial wave reflection and stiffness (aortic augmentation index [AIX], carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity [PWV], and pulse pressure) in asymptomatic individuals from the community.Subjects (n = 214) had a mean age of 59 years and 53% were men. CRP was...