CRP C-Reactive Protein Port Charlotte Heart Attack Stroke Prevention Center

What is CRP?

CRP stands for C-reactive protein.

CRP is a protein that is produced in the liver and is elevated in all types of inflammatory reactions; such as strep throat and other infections or inflammations.

What is hsCRP?

hsCRP stands for high sensitivity CRP and is known to be elevated in vascular and cardiac inflammatory disease. It is very sensitive and may be elevated in patients who are having compromised circulation to the heart and other organs.

Elevated hsCRP is another indicator that your physician may use to evaluate your risk of heart attack or other vascular occlusions.

At the Triana Prevention Center CRP and hsCRP are two of many indicators used to evaluate each individual patients risk of heart attack, stroke and other vascular inflammatory disease.

Our next issue will focus on congenital markers.

For an initial appointment call 941-625-1990.

Newsletter Volume 1 - Number 5

Women and Heart Attacks

A large study found that among patients admitted to the hospital for a heart attack, women were far less likely than men to get angiography to find vessel blockages or angioplasty to clear them. Women were about twice as likely as men to die within a month of a heart attack, the study said.

What is a Stroke?

A stroke, or cerebrovascular accident (CVA), occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is disrupted, causing brain cells to die. When blood flow to the brain is impaired, oxygen and glucose cannot be delivered to the brain.

Diabetes Prevention

You can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes through a healthy lifestyle. Change your diet, increase your level of physical activity, maintain a healthy weight. With these positive steps you can stay healthier longer and reduce your risk of diabetes.

Latest News

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Location

Triana Prevention Center
3155 Harbor Blvd., Ste. 100
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
941-625-1990
FAX 941-625-1991

Elizabeth A. Triana, MD

Heart Attack, Stroke & Diabetes Prevention Center