A c-reactive protein blood test

The link between C-reactive protein (CRP) and cardiovascular diseaseRaised CRP has been linked to atherosclerosis and Heart disease. Atherosclerosis, or cholesterol plaquing of the arteries, is known to have an inflammatory component that is thought to cause the rise in CRP levels in the blood. The risk of Atherosclerosis may also be affected by age and other cardiovascular risk factors such as Diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and cigarette smoking.