High-Sensitivity CRP: A Powerful Predictor of Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
August 20 , 2024
Diagnostic evaluation of hypertension
The initial laboratory test for hypertension should not only measure basic blood routine items, but also recommend the detection of glycosylated hemoglobin and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein.
This is because people with high blood pressure need to rule out the presence of diabetes. Diabetes mellitus is a common cause of secondary hypertension such as renal artery stenosis and glomerulonephritis. Controlling blood sugar levels can help prevent or delay the development of complications of hypertension.
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein is one of the strongest predictors of cardiovascular event risk, predicting susceptibility to acute myocardial infarction or cerebral thrombosis, determining its severity, and determining whether the prognosis is good. Patients with hypertension should be appropriately monitored for elevated hypersensitive C-reactive protein.