CRP and heart failure: The levels of macro-and microminerals were analysed using inductively coupled serum optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES).<h4>Results</h4>Our study confirmed the role of known risk factors in the development of heart failure, including: overweight, diabetes, hypertension, high triglycerides (TG), high total cholesterol (CH), high levels of low density protein (LDL) and reduced levels of high density protein (HDL), high CRP, high creatinine.