C-reactive Protein, Trace Element and Lipid Profile in Cardiovascular Disease

Background: The increase in consumption of industrial processed food, economic instability consequent to global economic recession; job losses; increase incidence of diabetes and chronic kidney disease; increase steroids use; dyslipidemia; and obesity has been implicated in the global increase in hypertension and corresponding heart diseases. This study evaluates the pattern of C-reactive protein, trace element and lipid profile in cardiovascular disease between January 2016 and August 2017.