An inflamed arterial wall tips the balance toward a plaque rupture-the kind of event that can trigger a heart attack or ...

C-reactive protein (CRP) is produced by the liver in response to inflammation, signaling potential health issues. High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) detects even minor inflammation, which can elevate heart ...

Cardiologist explains how CRP levels in a blood test can detect silent inflammation and help predict your risk of a heart attack long before symptoms show. Hs-CRP testing can identify hidden ...

Ideally, every adult should do a full body checkup once a year. People with chronic conditions or a family history of certain ...

Heart diseases are one of the leading causes of death all over the world. The World Health Organization noted an estimated 17.9 million lives are lost every year to cardiovascular diseases. Four out ...

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 I ask him about the test? Dear reader: ...

The CRP test market is experiencing steady growth, driven by increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and inflammatory disorders. Advancements in diagnostic technologies and rising awareness ...