C-reactive protein measurement in the patient with vascular disease

Jeanne M Widener

doi:10.1016/j.jvn.2007.06.003

C-reactive protein measurement in the patient with vascular disease

J Vasc Nurs. 2007 Sep;25(3):51-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jvn.2007.06.003.

Author

Jeanne M Widener¹

Affiliation

¹ The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.

PMID: 17723910
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvn.2007.06.003

Abstract

C-reactive protein (CRP) is becoming more frequently measured in patients with vascular disease. Awareness of why CRP levels are measured, knowledge of normal versus elevated levels, ability to obtain accuracy in measurement, and teaching appropriate for patients with vascular disease may enhance the care given by vascular nurses. The purpose of this article is to provide a guide for vascular nurses in understanding the role of the serum marker CRP for patients with vascular disease.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Acute Disease
Biomarkers / blood*
C-Reactive Protein / immunology
C-Reactive Protein / metabolism*
Chronic Disease
Humans
Inflammation
Nurse's Role
Patient Education as Topic
Predictive Value of Tests
Reference Values
Sensitivity and Specificity
Vascular Diseases / blood*
Vascular Diseases / diagnosis*
Vascular Diseases / immunology

Substances

Biomarkers
C-Reactive Protein