Understand Your hs-CRP Result

Worried About a High hs-CRP Result?

Here’s what it means - and what you can do next to lower your risk.

What a High hs-CRP Level Means

A high hs-CRP result means your body may be experiencing low-grade inflammation - often without any symptoms. Inflammation inside the arteries can damage their lining, attract cholesterol, and increase the risk of blood clots, heart attack, or stroke.

hs-CRP doesn’t diagnose a disease
- but it does signal that your heart may be under more stress than you realize.

Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Low Risk

Moderate Risk

High Risk

hs-CRP Value

< 1 mg/L

1.0–3.0 mg/L

3.0 mg/L

Already Managing Cholesterol? You Might Still Be at Risk

47% of patients on statins still have cardiovascular inflammation.

Even if your cholesterol is under control, inflammation can remain - especially in people over 50 or with conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes.

You’re Not Alone - and You Can Do Something About It

High hs-CRP is common - especially as we age or manage other conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes. It doesn’t mean something’s wrong today, but it’s a powerful warning sign that deserves attention.

You’ve already taken a smart step by getting tested. Now it’s time to take the next one: treating inflammation.

You’ll be connected with a licensed healthcare provider to discuss your risk. They determine care independently.

What Are the Next Steps?

CV inflammation is your body’s immune response to stress or damage in your blood vessels. When it becomes chronic, it triggers a harmful cycle: immune cells build up in the artery walls, forming plaques. These plaques can rupture — leading to clots, heart attacks, or strokes.