Posts Tagged ‘c reactive protein’
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- CRP stands for C-Reactive Protein. It’s a protein produced by our immune system in response to supposed antigens or invaders in our body
- CRP shows inflammation occurring in our arteries. Hardening arteries are associated with atherosclerosis which is a major risk factors for coronary heart disease
- CRP test shouldn’t be routine but if you’re already at risk for heart disease, you may want to discuss the option with your physician
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- C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein produced in response to inflammation. Inflammation is the body’s response to an injury or an infection. It’s now believed to play a role in cardiovascular disease
- The CRP test is conducted when acute inflammation is at risk. It helps evaluate conditions like Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis. CRP levels of less than 1mg per liter of blood are considered normal
- It’s yet to be determined if CRP is a marker of heart disease or if it displays a connection between Atherosclerosis (hardening arteries)
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Elevated CRP
15 Nov 2008
