Cardiologist explains how CRP levels in a blood test can detect silent inflammation and help predict your risk of a heart attack long before symptoms show.

A C-reactive protein test helps you find out if you have heart disease. Learn more about the test and the various ranges.

While cholesterol levels are commonly used to assess heart disease risk, research shows that another blood ...

A C-reactive protein (CRP) test to is used to check the levels of this protein in the blood. Many conditions can elevate CRP levels, including lupus. Learn more here.

The C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test measures inflammation in the body. What does that have to do with heart disease?

C-reactive protein is produced by the liver in response to inflammation. A C-reactive protein test, or CRP test, measures the amount of CRP in your blood. Here's what it means.

Information on C-reactive protein, or CRP, a sign of inflammation and potential risk factor for heart disease.

Blood tests for CRP are typically used as a non-specific marker for infection and inflammatory conditions. A more sensitive CRP test (hs-CRP) can help determine heart disease risk.

The C-reactive protein is an established blood test to evaluate inflammation. A highly sensitive CRP test can measure a CRP of <0.3 mg/L, which puts someone at low risk for heart disease.

So then is there a way to determine one’s risk of heart attack? Well, there seems to be a blood test that can indicate one’s heart issues. The test is called Cardio - C reactive protein (hs CRP).

Doctors say a simple "three-pronged" blood test can accurately predict a patient's risk of heart attack and stroke 30 years ahead of time.

Q: Both my parents had heart disease, so I'm worried I might get it. A friend said I should get a CRP test, but my doctor hasn't ordered one. Should I ask him about the test? A: The answer is ...