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Ongoing  inflammation is a sign  of potential in heart disease; studies have shown that high levels of CRP, taken by high-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP), can be a marker of atherosclerosis.      hs-CRP is an important predictor for cardiovascular disease including myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular events, peripheral vascular disease, and sudden cardiac death in individuals without a history of heart disease. In patients with acute coronary disease, CRP level predicts mortality and cardiac complications. High CRP levels foreshadow a worse prognosis in patients with acute coronary syndromes. hs-CRP is also a marker of other chronic disease such as metabolic syndrome. Adding a hs-CRP test along with other cardiovascular related tests can be very essential to help aid your doctor provide you with the most effective treatment.