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HS C-Reactive Protein Test for Screening & Management of Coronary Artery Disease

Excerpt: C-reactive protein (CRP) is a circulating marker of inflammation that is currently being used in assessment of CAD risk. It is measured in serum as high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP).


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