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
Prevention
Prevention of elevated c-reactive protein levels is meaningful in the context of prevention of cardiovascular risk factors. Preventive measures with diet and exercise, smoking cessation, weight loss, and appropriate management of diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol are known to lower cardiovascular risk in general.
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