Which People Should Be Tested for hs-CRP?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Heart Association, hs-CRP evaluation should be a part of the global risk assessment in individuals concerned about their vascular risk. This testing is likely to be most useful in patients at an intermediate level of risk, where the hs-CRP level would provide additional prognostic information allowing more patients to be aware of their increased risk so they can begin timely preventive measures by way of positive lifestyle changes. Many physicians do a hs-CRP evaluation concurrently with cholesterol evaluation, making use of the same blood sample. C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is by no means mandatory, but should be done when your physician sees it as appropriate. Other patients for whom the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Heart Association endorse hs-CRP evaluation are those with a prior history of heart attack, and those admitted to hospital for acute heart disease syndromes. Patients
