A: C-reactive protein (CRP) is made by the liver. Elevated CRP in your blood indicates that you have inflammation or a bacterial infection. CRP levels do not always change with a viral infection. The ...

Dr. Becker answers the question: 'C-Reactive Protein Results Are Abnormal?' — -- Question: What does it mean if my CRP (C-reactive protein) is abnormal? Answer: If a CRP test is recommended by a ...

A simple blood test measuring C-reactive protein (CRP) can predict heart attack risk, even in seemingly healthy individuals.

Q: The last time I had blood work, my doctor didn’t check my CRP level. Wouldn’t my CRP level have given him a better idea of my risk of heart disease? A: You ask a good – and controversial – question ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: For the past six years, every time I have my annual labs done, my CRP has been very high. Normal range is listed as 0-3 mg/L. My results have consistently been 7-10 mg/L or more. When ...

A cardiologist has explained a key test people should take to predict if they're at risk of a heart attack - and it's not ...

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ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff, M.D. DEAR DOCTOR K: Both my parents had heart disease, so I'm worried I might get it. A friend said I should get a CRP test, but my doctor hasn't ordered one. Should ...

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