C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein found in the blood, the levels of which rise in response to inflammation. CRP is used mainly as a marker of inflammation. Apart from liver failure, there are few known factors that interfere with CRP production. Cardiovascular disease Recent research suggests that patients with elevated basal levels of CRP are at an increased risk of diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Various analytical methods are available for CRP determination, such as ELISA, immunoturbidimetry, rapid immunodiffusion, and visual agglutination. Cardiology Arterial damage results from white blood cell invasion and inflammation within the wall. CRP is a general marker for inflammation and infection, so it can be used as a very rough proxy for heart disease risk. Since many things can cause elevated CRP, this is not a very specific prognostic indicator.
Posted on: Sat, 05 Oct 2013 04:03:26 +0000
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