title: C-reactive protein measurement in the patient with vascular disease.
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.
authors.affiliation: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: Jeanne M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Widener
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood*; D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000276:immunology / Q000378:metabolism*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012016:Reference Values; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000097:blood* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers; D002097:C-Reactive Protein