Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How accurate is regular c-reactive protein test vs. high sensitivity crp in determining heart disease risk? i was given regular test not sensitive.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: U need cardio-crp to be cardiac specific!
Answered 12/31/2022
5.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Total chol 165, hdl 21, ldl 108, trig 179 and crp 4.8. drs dont seem concerned. im scared because high risk of heart disease. how do i dr to listen?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How is CRP reported by lab? Mine says <2.9. Does that mean i'm at moderate risk for heart disease or is the test unable to distinguish values under 3?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What does hs-crp of 1.29 mean in terms of my heart disease risk? Further, can weight lifting cause an increase in the test result?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have CRP of 9 and ESR of 25. I'm scared that I have cancer or heart disease. Thyroid tests keep coming back normal, but I have dry skin, dry eyes, unexplained weight gain, headaches, constipation, and no energy/exhaustion. Help me figure this out?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Is it true that c reactive protein is really the only viable indicator of heart disease?
Is it possible to have normal bnp and high c reactive protein in idcm and still have heart failure symptoms?
I have a history of being allergic to dust and pollen, i usually have runny/ block nose, i ran a few test my IG E were 900 and C reactive protein were 8mg/L. i am very worried. what to do? am i going to be a heart patient? my age is 22?
How does a c-reactive protein level relate to the risk of heart attack?
What is the risk of a fatal heart attack with a c reactive protein level of 87?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
