C Reactive Protein Blood Test (CRP) (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- C-reactive Protein (CRP) Overview
- C-reactive Protein Test
- C-reactive Protein and Cardiovascular Disease
- C-reactive Protein Measurement
- Recommendations for Patients to have C-reactive Protein Testing
- C-reactive Protein Treatment
- Next Stpes
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Author and Editor
Author and Editor
Author: Saimak T. Nabili, MD, MPH
Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
References:
Pearson, TA, Mensah, GA, Alexander, RW, et al. Markers
of inflammation and cardiovascular disease: application to clinical and public
health practice: A statement for healthcare professionals from the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention and the American Heart Association. Circulation
2003; 107:499.
Ridker, PM. Clinical application of C-reactive protein for cardiovascular
disease detection and prevention. Circulation 2003; 107:363.
Mosca, L. C-reactive protein--to screen or not to screen?. N Engl J Med 2002;
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Last Editorial Review: 5/20/2009
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