You'll be hearing a lot about C-reactive protein
January 2003
You'll be hearing a lot about C-reactive protein.
C-reactive protein is a well-known indicator of inflammation. Physicians have ordered this test for years to help diagnose and monitor inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Now there's a buzz among cardiologists that high C-reactive protein levels can be used to predict heart disease risk.
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