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What Should I Do About Elevated Hs-CRP Value In A Recent Blood Panel?

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Posted on Thu, 11 Feb 2021
Question: I have a recent blood panel done and I have a HS CRP 13.6. What direction would be best to follow up with
this?
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (1 hour later)
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern. The high value of hs-CRP is suggestive of an increased risk for cardiovascular diseases, stroke and peripheral vascular disease. There is some degree of controversy as some do not agree with this.
However if you are obese, have diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol abnormalities or smoke, it would be better to take care as these are also high risk factors.
Some advocate the use of statins even if there is no cholesterol abnormality and this is controversial and I personally do not advise if there are no other risk factors.
Do get back to me with your input regarding any other risk factor you may have.
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What Should I Do About Elevated Hs-CRP Value In A Recent Blood Panel?

Brief Answer: Discussion follows Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome and thanks for your query. I understand your concern. The high value of hs-CRP is suggestive of an increased risk for cardiovascular diseases, stroke and peripheral vascular disease. There is some degree of controversy as some do not agree with this. However if you are obese, have diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol abnormalities or smoke, it would be better to take care as these are also high risk factors. Some advocate the use of statins even if there is no cholesterol abnormality and this is controversial and I personally do not advise if there are no other risk factors. Do get back to me with your input regarding any other risk factor you may have.