CRP and acute coronary syndrome: Table 1 summarizes the baseline characteristics. Males had higher levels of serum iron, hemoglobin, and CRP, as well as higher rates of smoking, alcohol use, and acute coronary syndrome, compared with females. Females had higher mean ages, SBP, TC, LDL-C, HDL-C, and TG; a longer history of CAD; and a higher prevalence of comorbidities such as reduced eGFR (<60 mL/min/1.73 m2), along with more frequent use of antihypertensive and antidiabetic medications.