Hi Doctor , my mother aged 57 in her regular blood test report got the value of hs-crp as 6.9. There is no history of cardio vascular issues. Is it a cause for concern?
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Crp is a marker of inflammation.
If she is not having cough cold fever or history of recent vaccination then get her lipid profile and sugars checked.
Crp is considered a marker of atherosclerosis
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