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What is the treatment for high c-reactive protein?

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Dr. Irv Loh answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Hold on!: Hs-c-reactive protein is a marker associated with vascular inflammation and is a risk factor for coronary heart disease. Proof of causality, though, is a bit more problematic, though intriguing: google "jupiter trial". All statins lower hs-crp to some degree, but also independently reduce cardiovascular risk, so separating out the impact of lowering CRP alone is difficult & remains controversial.

Answered 8/12/2016

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CRP: In a study published a few years ago, it was noted that cardiac patients with normal LDL cholesterol and high CRP are still at risk for coronary events. In that group the treatment is statins.

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