Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=52699#.VKDJIcCAM4 Author(s) Adham I. Ahmed Affiliation(s) Faculty of Intermediate Studies, University of Palestine, Gaza, Palestine . ABSTRACT Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of deaths of women and men worldwide. In this study we tried to assess the relationship between Vitamin D status and CAD. Vitamin D has a big role in the body and debate on its effect on the heart and coronary arteries still exits. C-reactive protein (CRP) is an inflammatory marker which may rise in CHD. Aim: To determine the relationship between Vitamin D status and CRP and CAD risk among patients at middle zone of the Gaza...
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