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Cardiovascular events fell based on LDL cholesterol and on hs-CRP levels <1 mg/L
| LDL cholesterol (mg/dL) and hs-CRP (mg/L) values | Event rate | Hazard ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| ≥70 and ≥1 | 0.95 | 0.89 (0.62–1.28) |
| ≥70 and <1 | 0.64 | 0.46 (0.11–1.85) |
| <70 and ≥1 | 0.56 | 0.49 (0.37–0.66) |
| <70 and <1 | 0.24 | 0.21 (0.09–0.51) |
| ≥70 or ≥1 | 0.67 | 0.59 (0.46–0.75) |
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; hs-CRP, high CRP.
