Dear Doctor K: Both my parents had heart disease, so I’m worried I might get it. A friend said I should get a CRP test, but my doctor hasn’t ordered one. Should I ask him about the test? Dear ...

A study finds that a blood test that evaluates levels of three compounds — lipoprotein (a), C-reactive protein (a marker of inflammation), and “bad” LDL cholesterol — can accurately reveal ...

Blocked arteries increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, but early detection can save lives. Learn about four essential noninvasive tests from US-based cardiologist Dr Jeremy London that can ...

After years of research on the inflammatory hypothesis, some say it’s time to integrate the concept into daily practice.

“Women who suffer from heart attacks and strokes yet have no standard modifiable risk factors are not identified by the risk ...

CRP Gene Polymorphisms, CRP Blood Levels, and Cardiovascular Disease Risk: Triumvirate or Trivial?

In a new study, researchers found that inflammation had an impact on heart disease risk similar to that of cholesterol.