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Women's high CRP levels can predict hypertension

    Healthcare Benchmarks and Quality Improvement
    |February 12, 2004
    PubMed

    Elevated levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) led to a 52% increase in the risk of developing hypertension. Results were significant even in women with low blood pressure. The study raises the possibility that lowering blood pressure might lower CRP levels.

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