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What does an elevated hs-crp mean? what does it tell about your heart?

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Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Inflammation. : Its a level of inflammation in your body. It means your at increase risk for heart disease.

Answered 9/9/2018

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