CRP and coronary artery disorder: By contrast, C‐reactive protein (CRP) appears to be rather a marker than a causal factor, as its genetic variation does not translate to CAD risk (Schunkert & Samani, 2008; Zacho et al, 2008; Elliott et al, 2009; C Reactive Protein Coronary Heart Disease Genetics Collaboration (CCGC) (2011)).