Effect of physical activity on serum C-reactive protein

Am J Cardiol. 2004 Jan 15;93(2):221-5. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2003.09.046.

Abstract

This study examines the association between physical activity and C-reactive protein levels, indicating that high levels of strenuous aerobic activity are associated with lower C-reactive protein levels among men.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Multicenter Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anticholesteremic Agents / therapeutic use
  • C-Reactive Protein / analysis*
  • C-Reactive Protein / drug effects
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Cholesterol / blood
  • Exercise*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Linear Models
  • Lipids / blood
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Pravastatin / therapeutic use
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Anticholesteremic Agents
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
  • Lipids
  • C-Reactive Protein
  • Cholesterol
  • Pravastatin