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Does a high hs crp point to cancer or coronary artery disease?

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Not really: CRP is a marker of inflammation and not used for diagnosis. High levels are associated with higher risk of coronary disease and stroke, however it can be high in setting of infections and inflammatory diseases as well.

Dr Koch and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/30/2020

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