Posts Tagged ‘crp test’

Detection of Acute Chronic Inflammation with C Reactive Protein Blood Test

Inflammation is the body’s response to injury or infection. Early detection of acute inflammation is essential
Signs of inflammation include: pain, swelling and surrounding skin is hot to touch
A wide test to detect the inflammation process is the C reactive protein test (CRP test) which measures inflammation but doesn’t tell where the infection is occurring
CRP is a risk factor and can lead to heart disease, heart attack or stroke

Elevated CRP

12 Dec 2008

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

Elevated CRP

15 Nov 2008

Heart Inflammation

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)

Elevated CRP

1 Sep 2008