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By Richard N. Fogoros, M.D., About.com Guide to Heart Disease since 2000

Should You Have Your CRP Measured?

Friday January 23, 2009
Elevated blood levels of C reactive protein - CRP - is now a well-established risk factor for cardiovascular disease. But how much does it add to risk assessment? Can it be treated? Does it produce more confusion than enlightenment? And how do you know if YOU should have your CRP measured? Read Should You Have Your CRP Measured?

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