C-reactive protein (CrP), a surrogate of systemic inflammation, is considered to be a predictor for cardiovascular risk in the general population[1, 2, 3] and for patients with acute myocardial infarction[4] or unstable angina.[5] However, it remains unclear, whether or not CrP plays an active role in atherothrombosis or solely represents an epiphenomenon in acute coronary syndrome.[6]. The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is myocardial infarction.