Re: is CRP inherited?

[http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (robert)]

 > From: "Don" <http://www.cox.net/~dgillies8>
 > Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2002 22:50:40 -0800
 >
 > I really only know about this test from what I have read in the newspapers.
 > Cpr or c reactive protein has been around for along time as a test for
 > inflammation somewhere in the body.  It seems that someone found that it was
 > a good indicator of inflammation in the coronary arteries causing plaques to
 > form and cause blockage.  This could explain why some people get heart
 > attacks even when they have normal cholesterol.  If you do have a high level
 > it would cause some worry but maybe treatment with anti-inflammatory could
 > keep it under control.

"They" say statins also can control it.

 > One more thing to worry about.  Maybe it is better
 > not to know until they really figure out what it means.  Chances are the
 > test would be normal.  Your father's high levels are probably a reflection
 > of his diet and life-style.

Yes.  I saw an article (which I forwarded to him) about a study where
C-reactive protein in the bloodstream was reduced via weight loss.  So,
perhaps that's ultimately his problem.

I looked and looked and saw no articles to show that C-reactive protein
levels are inherited, and the article about weight loss seems to indicate
just the opposite (i.e., it's environmental).

 >                                  Don