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3.85 hs crp
I recently did a full body blood checkup and my hs crp shows 3.85
As I see online this level is considered high risk and for heart disease and may signal other underlying conditions causing inflammation.
Is it a cause for concern and what if anything I should do about it?
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Dr. Amit Bharadiya
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7 yrs exp
Ahmednagar
A higher hs-CRP level is linked to an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease and other conditions like metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and stroke.
It is particularly useful for people who have an intermediate (10–20%) 10-year risk score for heart attack, helping cardiologists determine if they should consider therapies like statins.
Adopting a heart-healthy diet rich in fiber, exercising regularly, and quitting smoking can help lower hs-CRP levels.
A cardiologist may recommend therapies like statins or other anti-inflammatory treatments, especially for individuals with high cardiovascular risk.
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