A member asked:

I recently had a crp done and my heart level was an eight, stress tests shows good but why m i an 8 no one has explained.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

High CRP: C-reactive protein (CRP) is a measure of inflammation in your body. Your level of 8 does put you at higher cardiovascular risk. There are many possible causes for high crp, including infection & autoimmune diseases -- can also relate to other cv risk factors like smoking, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, increased cholesterol, hypertension and metabolic syndrome. Please discuss w/your doctor.

Answered 1/1/2015

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Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Stress: Any stress -- physical or emotional, pain, headaches -- these would raise your crp.

Answered 2/2/2014

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