Detect Heart Risk Before It Strikes
Did you know? Every three minutes, someone in the UK loses their life to heart and circulatory disease — often without warning. Monitoring your inflammation levels with an hs-CRP test helps detect early cardiovascular risk before symptoms appear.
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Why Should You Take the hs-CRP Test?
Testing your high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels is one of the most effective ways to uncover silent inflammation that contributes to heart disease. Even when cholesterol and blood pressure appear normal, raised hs-CRP levels can reveal early warning signs of cardiovascular risk.
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Detect Elevated Cardiac Risk (10 – 20 % risk in 10 years):
If your 10-year risk of a heart event is moderate, hs-CRP testing helps identify the inflammatory processes linked to coronary artery disease (CAD) and other forms of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
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Prevent Secondary Heart Attacks:
For those with a history of heart attack, an hs-CRP test helps determine the risk of recurrence and guides doctors in tailoring prevention and treatment plans.
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Identify Chronic Inflammatory Diseases:
Raised CRP levels are common in autoimmune and inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. Testing helps clinicians confirm or monitor these disorders accurately.
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Reveal Hidden Risk in “Normal” Cholesterol:
Even if your LDL cholesterol is below 130 mg/dL, inflammation can still raise your cardiovascular risk. hs-CRP uncovers what standard lipid tests may miss.
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Age-Related Inflammation Awareness:
Men over 50 and women over 60 can use hs-CRP testing to detect low-grade inflammation linked to aging and lifestyle factors before it leads to complications.
Symptoms Indicating the Need for hs-CRP Testing
hs-CRP testing can help detect hidden inflammation in people at increased risk of cardiovascular or chronic inflammatory conditions.
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Unexplained Chest Pain
Recurring tightness or pressure in the chest may indicate early cardiovascular changes that need evaluation.
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Shortness of Breath
Breathlessness after mild exertion can signal underlying cardiac or vascular issues.
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Swelling in the Legs, Feet, or Hands
Unexplained fluid buildup (edema) may reflect cardiovascular strain or impaired circulation.
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Family History of Heart Disease
A strong family history of heart attack or stroke increases your risk—hs-CRP can help identify inflammation early.
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Chronic Conditions
Inflammation from diabetes, kidney disease, or autoimmune disorders (such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis) can raise hs-CRP and worsen cardiovascular risk.
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Persistent Fatigue or Joint Pain
Ongoing tiredness or joint discomfort may reflect low-grade systemic inflammation that hs-CRP testing can quantify.
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Frequent Infections
Recurrent infections may indicate immune overactivity or chronic inflammation affecting heart health.
How and What We Measure
CRP, or C-reactive protein, is a key marker in the blood that rises in response to inflammation or infection. Elevated CRP may also occur after a heart attack, surgery or trauma. Persistent low-level inflammation detected by CRP testing is linked to atherosclerosis - narrowed blood vessels caused by cholesterol build-up - and increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The hs-CRP test measures even small elevations of CRP in blood with high specificity. Identifying persistent vascular inflammation predicts CVD risk and allows early intervention to limit health risks.
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Standard CRP Test
- Measures markedly high CRP levels (8–1000 mg/L).
- Used to detect major inflammation-causing diseases such as infections or chronic inflammatory disorders.
High-Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) Test:
- Detects low levels of CRP (0.3–10 mg/L).
- Evaluates individuals for cardiovascular disease risk and underlying low-grade inflammation.
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Many times inflammation begins without apparent symptoms but is a major driver of cardiovascular disease and other health conditions. Low-grade inflammation identified by an hs-CRP test can be remediated early to prevent major problems like heart attacks or strokes.
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Preventive Action: An earlier identification of vascular inflammation can guide lifestyle changes like improved diet and increased physical activity as well as stress management.
Tailored Treatment Plans: Helps your healthcare provider tailor therapy plans (for example, cholesterol-lowering medications) to reduce your threat.
Long-Term Health Monitoring: The inflammation is controlled during regular hs-CRP testing to maintain long term heart health.
Improved Quality of Life: Managing inflammation earlier supports better health, avoids chronic conditions and promotes an active lifestyle.
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You need no special preparation. Eat and drink normally before the test.
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A small blood sample is taken via finger prick. This minimally invasive way allows for quick and easy collection with little discomfort.
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Your blood sample is analysed using high-sensitivity technology that measures even the smallest traces of inflammation with clinical accuracy.
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The analysis itself takes 3 minutes. You can relax while the test runs.
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Your results will show your hs-CRP level, providing a clear indicator of your cardiovascular and inflammatory health.
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Based on the results you receive, your healthcare provider may recommend follow-up actions like lifestyle changes, medication or further testing.
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Regular hs-CRP testing is essential for monitoring inflammation and assessing your cardiovascular risk, enabling early interventions to protect your heart and overall well-being.
Understanding Your hs-CRP Test Results
Your hs-CRP test results can tell you about your body's inflammation and assess your cardiovascular risk. Here’s how they're interpreted:
| hs-CRP Level (mg/L) | What It Means for Your Health |
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Less than 1 mg/L
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Low Risk:
Indicates low levels of inflammation and a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Retest annually or as advised. |
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1 to 3 mg/L
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Moderate Risk:
Indicates moderate levels of inflammation, which may slightly increase cardiovascular risk. Consider lifestyle changes and monitor health. Retest in 3-6 months. |
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More than 3 mg/L
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High Risk:
Indicates significant inflammation, associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Consult a healthcare provider for further evaluation and management. Retest as recommended. |
Based on hs-CRP test results, your healthcare provider may recommend lifestyle changes like a heart-healthy diet and exercise, or perhaps medications to reduce inflammation, or additional diagnostic tests to identify and treat underlying causes.