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.

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.