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Highly Sensitive CRP (hs-CRP)

The High-Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) Test measures very small amounts of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation in the body. Higher hs-CRP levels can be linked to a greater risk of heart disease, stroke, or chronic inflammation, while lower levels suggest healthier cardiovascular and immune function.

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Highly Sensitive CRP (hs-CRP)

Concerned about heart disease risk, have metabolic conditions, or want to assess low-level inflammation that could be affecting your cardiovascular health?

Overview

The High-Sensitivity CRP test acts like an early warning system for your heart, detecting tiny amounts of inflammation in your body that could signal future cardiovascular problems. C-reactive protein is your body's natural alarm bell—when there's inflammation anywhere in your system, your liver releases more of this protein into your bloodstream. While regular inflammation tests only catch major flare-ups, this highly sensitive version can spot the subtle, ongoing inflammation that quietly damages blood vessels over time, much like how rust slowly weakens metal pipes.

This test is particularly valuable because it reveals heart disease risk that traditional cholesterol and blood pressure tests might miss, giving you a more complete picture of your cardiovascular health. Higher CRP levels may indicate that chronic inflammation is working behind the scenes to contribute to heart disease, even when you feel perfectly healthy. For people with family history of heart problems, diabetes, obesity, or those whose other risk factors put them in a "gray area," this test can help determine whether more aggressive prevention strategies are needed to protect your heart for years to come.

Reviewed by Dr. Vu Tran
Bloody Good’s Chief Medical Officer

Symptoms

You may benefit from this test if you experience:
Chest pain or tightness Heart palpitations or racing heart Chronic inflammation markers on blood tests Joint pain in multiple locations Cardiovascular risk assessment

Purpose

Essential for individuals with cardiovascular risk factors, metabolic conditions, family history, or anyone needing comprehensive cardiovascular risk and inflammation assessment.

How to prepare

No special preparation required. Inform healthcare provider of recent illness, medications, and any factors that might affect hs-CRP levels or interpretation.

Understanding results

Results show hs-CRP levels compared to cardiovascular risk categories. Elevated levels may indicate increased cardiovascular risk requiring intensive prevention strategies.

After the test

Address elevated hs-CRP through cardiovascular risk factor modification, anti-inflammatory lifestyle changes, and intensive cardiovascular prevention strategies. Work with cardiologists for high-risk management.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • hs-CRP detects low levels of chronic inflammation that may contribute to cardiovascular disease, helping assess heart disease risk beyond traditional factors.
  • Elevated levels indicate chronic low-grade inflammation that may increase cardiovascular disease risk requiring intensive prevention strategies.
  • hs-CRP can detect much lower levels of inflammation and is specifically used for cardiovascular risk assessment rather than acute illness detection.
  • Causes include chronic inflammation from various sources, metabolic conditions, obesity, smoking, and conditions that promote vascular inflammation.
  • Treatment focuses on cardiovascular risk reduction through lifestyle modifications, anti-inflammatory strategies, and intensive prevention measures.
  • Yes, through lifestyle changes like exercise, healthy diet, weight loss, smoking cessation, and sometimes anti-inflammatory medications.
Highly Sensitive CRP (hs-CRP)

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