The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Korea tends to be increasing. It has
worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Increasing evidence shows heavy metals are …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally, although the mortality
rate has declined with improved technology and risk factor control. The incidence rate of …

Background C-reactive protein (CRP) is a well-recognized biomarker of inflammation, which
can be used as a predictor of cardiovascular disease. Evidence have suggested exposure to …

Background This study aimed to assess the association of high sensitivity C-reactive protein
(hs-CRP) with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in middle-aged Chinese population. Methods …

Background: An increased concentration of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP)
indicates risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Because the available data is limited, a …

Introduction We present data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination
Survey 2005–2010 regarding the association between levels of blood cadmium, mercury …

To assess the link between a mixed heavy metal (cadmium, lead, and mercury) and the 10-
year risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in pre-and post-menopausal Korean women …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death in Korea. Dyslipidemia,
characterized by the presence of abnormal lipid levels, has been suggested as an early …

Background: C-reactive protein (CRP) has emerged as an important predictor for
cardiovascular disease (CVD). To facilitate clinical and public health interventions, CRP …

BACKGROUND: Limited epidemiologic data are available concerning the cardiovascular
effects of cadmium exposure, although recent studies suggest associations with myocardial …