Supplemental tables.

Supplemental tables with minimum to maximum values for all variables as well as parameter estimates with 95% confidence intervals for bivariate and multivariate linear regression models are included in the supplemental information. Table A. Baseline patient characteristics by C-reactive protein levels. Data reported as the range of minimum-maximum values or number (percent). Parameter estimates with 95% confidence intervals are reported for bivariate linear regression models and multivariate linear regression models adjusted for age, body mass index (BMI) and statin use. Abbreviations: ACE: Angiotensin converting enzyme, ARB: Angiotensin receptor blocker, CITP: C-telopeptide for type I collagen, COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, CRP: C-reactive protein, CV: Cardiovascular, HF: Heart failure, Hs: High-sensitivity, JVP: Jugular venous pressure, MLHFQ: Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire, NT-proBNP: N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide, NYHA: New York Heart Association, PIIINP: Pro-collagen III N-terminal peptide. *Adjusted for age, BMI and statin use. Table B. Comorbidity burden and range of C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. Data presented as number (percent) and range of minimum to maximum values. Comorbidities include obesity (body mass index > 30), hypertension, ischemic heart disease, atrial fibrillation, diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, anemia, and chronic kidney disease. Table C. Exercise performance by baseline C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. Data reported as the range of minimum-maximum values or number (percent). Parameter estimates with 95% confidence intervals are reported for bivariate linear regression models and multivariate linear regression models adjusted for age, body mass index (BMI) and statin use. Abbreviations: BP: Blood pressure, HR: Heart rate, VE: Minute ventilation, VO2: Oxygen consumption *Adjusted for age, BMI and statin use. Table D. Baseline cardiac function by C-reactive protein levels. Data reported as the range of minimum-maximum values or number (percent). Parameter estimates with 95% confidence intervals are reported for bivariate linear regression models and multivariate linear regression models adjusted for age, body mass index (BMI) and statin use. Abbreviations: Ao: aortic, BP: blood pressure, BSA: body surface rea, LA:left atrial, LV: left ventricular, LVEDd: left ventricular end-diastolic dimension, PASP: Pulmonary artery systolic pressure, RA: right atrial, RV: Right ventricular, TR: Tricuspid regurgitation. *Adjusted for age, BMI and statin use. (DOCX)