Clinical studies: Coronary artery diseaseLack of association of C-reactive protein and coronary calcium by electron beam computed tomography in postmenopausal women: implications for coronary artery disease screening☆
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Abbreviations
BMI
body mass index
CAD
coronary artery disease
CI
confidence interval
EBCT
electron beam computerized tomography
FLASH
Females, Lipids, Activity and Sex Hormone Study
HDL
high density lipoprotein
HRT
hormone replacement therapy
hsCRP
high sensitivity testing for C-reactive protein
MI
myocardial infarction
OR
odds ratio
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These studies were supported by grants from the National Institute of Health: RO1 HL57702 and RO1 HL58755. Dr. Ridker is also supported by an Established Investigator Award from the American Heart Association, Dallas, Texas.
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