Comorbidity burden and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels.

Abstract

CRP levels increased as the number of comorbidities increased (parameter estimate 0.70 per increment in comorbidity number, 95%CI 0.14–1.27, P = 0.02), even after adjustment for age and statin use (parameter estimate 0.92, 95% CI 0.35–1.49, P = 0.002). Data presented as n (percent) and median (interquartile range). Comorbidities include obesity (body mass index > 30), hypertension, ischemic heart disease, atrial fibrillation, diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, anemia, and chronic kidney disease.</p