C-Reactive Protein, the New Testing Standard \u2764\ufe0f\ud83e\ude7a<\/p>\n
The latest factor to determine your risk of a heart attack is the C-Reactive Protein (CRP) test. CRP is a molecule produced by the liver in response to an inflammatory response. A simple blood test can check your CRP level. A reading of 3.0 or higher triples your risk for a heart attack. \ud83d\ude1f<\/p>\n
Under normal circumstances, inflammation is a short-term condition; signs include swelling, redness, and warmth. The swelling and redness are caused by extra blood flow to the injured area. This brings in more infection-fighting white blood cells to the area. The warmth is another of your body\u2019s defense mechanisms. Microbes are killed by heat. In the short term, this is not a problem.<\/p>\n
When chronic inflammation is present, the CRP levels increase. Chronic inflammation can be caused by rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, long-term infections, smoking, obesity, and high blood pressure. It is also caused by plaque buildup in the blood vessels. There is now evidence that chronic low-grade inflammation causes atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. \ud83e\udec0\ud83e\ude78<\/p>\n
Here are ways to lower CRP:<\/p>\n
1. Lower Your Stress \u2013 proven methods include exercise, meditation, laughter, and having pets \ud83e\uddd8\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udc36<\/p>\n
2. Diet \u2013 olive oil, walnuts, salmon, mackerel, herring, tomatoes, blueberries, eggplant, grains, whole grain foods, fruits, and vegetables all have an anti-inflammatory effect \ud83e\udd57\ud83c\udf45\ud83d\udc1f<\/p>\n
3. Smoking \u2013 just another reason to stop \ud83d\udead<\/p>\n
4. Dental Hygiene \u2013 science has linked cavities, gingivitis, and missing teeth to cardiovascular disease; the same bacteria that causes tooth decay, causes inflammation in the blood vessels \ud83e\uddb7\ud83d\udca7<\/p>\n
5. Lose Weight \u2013 fat cells secrete inflammation-causing proteins into the bloodstream \u2696\ufe0f<\/p>\n
6. Air Pollution \u2013 long-term exposure to car exhaust and coal power plants provokes inflammation \ud83d\ude97\ud83c\udfed<\/p>\n
7. Alcohol \u2013 one drink per day has an anti-inflammatory effect \ud83c\udf77<\/p>\n
The following medications are being studied for their cardiovascular anti-inflammatory effect:<\/p>\n
1. Statins \u2013 aside from lowering cholesterol, they may reduce CRP levels in just two weeks \ud83d\udc8a<\/p>\n
2. ACE Inhibitors \u2013 lowers blood pressure as well as CRP \ud83d\udcc9<\/p>\n
3. Diabetes Meds \u2013 Actos and Avandia have been shown to lower CRP \ud83d\udc89<\/p>\n
4. Aspirin \u2013 current research looks promising, another reason to take a daily aspirin \ud83d\udc8a<\/p>\n
5. Multivitamins \u2013 shown to reduce CRP by 1\/3 after six months \ud83e\udd6c\ud83d\udc8a<\/p>\n
Researchers are still studying the exact connection between inflammation and heart disease. I would recommend adding a CRP test next time you are getting a routine blood test. It is rather inexpensive and could shine some light on a possible problem before it is too late. \ud83d\udd0d\ud83e\ude78<\/p>\n
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#CRPTest #HeartHealth #Inflammation #HeartAttackPrevention #HealthyLiving \ud83c\udf3f\u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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