C-reactive protein (CRP) is the prototype acute-phase protein. CRP is a marker of infection and/or inflammation in daily clinical practice, the protein has a wide variety of biological properties and functions. Inflammation is one of the cornerstones in the etiology and pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, which led to worldwide attention being focused on CRP and its role in the process of atherosclerosis. CRP plays a role in the expression of different adhesion molecules on endothelial cells and the protein is able to activate human complement within the plaque. it has been proven that an elevated CRP level, with a cut-off point of approximately 3 mg/ l, is associated with an increased risk of occlusive arterial disease, especially acute coronary syndromes. The main objective of this review is use of the Atrovastatin to reducing elevated CRP level.
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