(Inflammatory Markers of Coronary Risk)
CRP(hs-CRP), fibrinogen, serum amyloid A(SAA)
adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM- 1), vascular-cell adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM-1), E-selectin,
soluble intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1), vascular-cell adhesion molecule 1
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