Inflammation may be a silent heart disease risk in healthy women, new study suggests

A new study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress highlights inflammation as a significant heart disease risk factor for women, comparable to high LDL cholesterol, based on 30 years of data from over 12,000 women. Despite its importance, screening for inflammation via high-sensitivity CRP is not standard in the U.S., potentially leaving women at risk for heart attacks and strokes without necessary treatment.

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