HS-CRP (HIGH SENSITIVITY , C-REACTIVE PROTEIN)

hs-CRP; HIGH SENSITIVITY C-REACTIVE PROTEIN 

The high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) test is a blood test that finds lower levels of C-reactive protein (CRP). This protein measures general levels of inflammation in your body. The hs-CRP can be used to find the risk for heart disease and stroke in people who don't already have heart disease.

The hs-CRP test is different from the standard CRP test. The standard test measures high levels of the protein to find different diseases that cause inflammation. The hs-CRP test measures low levels and focuses on the risk of heart disease and stroke.

This test may be done to find out if you have an increased chance of having a sudden heart problem, such as a heart attack. But the connection between high CRP levels and heart attack risk is not understood very well.

A high level of CRP may mean a higher-than-normal risk of heart attack and stroke. Your CRP level can help you and your doctor make decisions about lifestyle changes and medicines that can lower your risk.