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The level of C-reactive protein (CRP), which can be measured in your blood, increases when there’s inflammation in your body. Your doctor may check your C-reactive protein level treatment for infections or for other medical conditions.
A high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) test, which is more sensitive than a standard test, also can be used to evaluate your risk of developing coronary artery disease, a condition in which the arteries of your heart are narrowed. Coronary artery disease can eventually lead to a heart attack.
A simple blood test measures C-reactive protein. Some researchers think that treating people with high C-reactive protein levels will lessen their risk of heart attack or stroke.
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