You'll be hearing a lot about C-reactive protein

January 2003

You'll be hearing a lot about C-reactive protein.

     C-reactive protein is a well-known marker of inflammation. Physicians have ordered this test for years to help diagnose and monitor inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Now there's a buzz among cardiologists that high C-reactive protein levels can be used to predict heart disease risk.

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