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The typical display for CRP is in gr/DL. The new hs(high sensitivity) CRP is being reported in grams /Liter.
Steve
Steve
The typical display for CRP is in gr/DL. The new hs(high sensitivity) CRP is being reported in grams /Liter.
Steve
Steve
is S.C-Reactive Protein (CRP) the same thing as you are discusing here??? Because mine was 1.1 mg/l and noone blinked an eye?
on my Pathology report it says that there is a problem if it is <6
Can anyone shed any light on this?
on my Pathology report it says that there is a problem if it is <6
Can anyone shed any light on this?
Dear bob,
C-reactive protein (CRP) is a marker of inflammation that has recently come to light as an important marker of cardiovascular risk. The higher the CRP the higher the future risk of a heart attack. Risk levels for ultrasensitive CRP are as follows: <0.139 normal, 0.14-0.525 2 fold risk factor, >0.525 4 fold risk factor. If the CRP is measured close to an acute infection it may be falsely elevated.
Persons with elevated CRP levels should be treated agressively. Aspirin should be given unless there is a contraindication and in addition other risk factors such as blood pressure, smoking and cholesterol should be modified. A HDL of less than 35 is considered an independent risk factor. For someone in your situation I would discuss with your doctor starting a cholesterol medication such as Niacin. This would help to lower LDL and raise HDL.
C-reactive protein (CRP) is a marker of inflammation that has recently come to light as an important marker of cardiovascular risk. The higher the CRP the higher the future risk of a heart attack. Risk levels for ultrasensitive CRP are as follows: <0.139 normal, 0.14-0.525 2 fold risk factor, >0.525 4 fold risk factor. If the CRP is measured close to an acute infection it may be falsely elevated.
Persons with elevated CRP levels should be treated agressively. Aspirin should be given unless there is a contraindication and in addition other risk factors such as blood pressure, smoking and cholesterol should be modified. A HDL of less than 35 is considered an independent risk factor. For someone in your situation I would discuss with your doctor starting a cholesterol medication such as Niacin. This would help to lower LDL and raise HDL.
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