10019. C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity
Description
Persistent low levels of inflammation play a major role in the development of atherosclerosis, the narrowing of blood vessels due to the accumulation of cholesterol and other lipids.
Atherosclerosis is one of the most dangerous diseases.85% of deaths are due to complications of this disease (heart attack, stroke, sudden death). Ukraine ranks second in the world in mortality from coronary artery disease. After 45 years, 100% of men, and after 55 years - 100% of women have atherosclerosis at various stages.
Risk factors for cardiovascular disease include: smoking (the most dangerous factor), dyslipidemia, arterial hypertension (systolic blood pressure > 140 mm Hg, diastolic blood pressure > 90 mm Hg), diabetes mellitus, obesity, sedentary lifestyle (physical inactivity), emotional overstrain, malnutrition, hereditary predisposition, postmenopause, hyperfibrinogenemia, hyperhomocysteinuria and hyperhomocysteinemia, hypothyroidism.
The High Sensitivity CRP (hsCRP) test accurately detects lower levels of acute phase protein and reflects inflammatory activity in the lining of blood vessels (endothelium). Used to assess the risk of cardiovascular disease in apparently healthy people and to predict the recurrence of CVD.
When and who needs the test?
- assessment of the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases in apparently healthy individuals (along with other markers);
- prognosis of complications (myocardial infarction, stroke, sudden cardiac death) in patients with ischemic heart disease and hypertension;
- evaluation of the effectiveness of prevention of cardiovascular diseases and their complications;
- control, and, if necessary, correction of tactics for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
hsCRP should be studied in combination with other tests to identify the risk of CVD, control therapy and predict the development of complications.
Package №4.5 Lipidogram, apolipoprotein A-1, apolipoprotein B, lipoprotein (a), homocysteine, fibrinogen, NT-proBNP, glycated hemoglobin, HOMA index
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...
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