What is Elevated C-Reactive Protein?
C-reactive protein is released into the blood as part of the body’s response to an infection or injury. C-reactive protein levels can skyrocket within 24 to 48 hours of a trauma. Elevated CRP is considered a risk factor for heart disease because atherosclerosis, a disease marked by the hardening of the arteries, has an inflammatory component that can lead to chronically elevated CRP.
