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Can elevated hs-crp mean dementia?
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Hs-crp: The test is non-specific and is done to look for inflammation. The hs ( high-sensitivity) part is done to look for coronary artery disease as well. Best wishes.By the way, the connection between hs-crp and coronary artery disease is still not well understood.
Answered 11/26/2013
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No: Dr jacobson is correct. CRP is a nonspecific marker for inflammation and is used in a limited way in medicine. At this time there no lab tests we can order that show a person has or will develop dementia. This is an active area for research so this might change.
Answered 6/10/2014
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