Crp and rhematoid arthritis-- what is the cignificance of elevated crp in a patient with ra?

CRP: C reactive protein in ra, & in general, is an indicator of inflammation.

The best indicator: CRP is called an acute phase reactant because it can increase in response to acute conditions. The common belief is that CRP is the best objective indicator of inflammation. Some rheumatologists believe that it’s the only dependable inflammatory indicator for RA and other.