Question

Beverly is a 48-year-old woman with a strong family history of atherosclerosis. She eats a diet high in fat, smokes, and doesn't exercise much because she typically works 12-hour days. Beverly visits her doctor because she has recently been having chest pains. Her doctor suspects she is at risk for a heart attack. Which of the following would be the most definitive predictor of this suspicion?
A) Platelet count
B) C-reactive protien
C) Concentrations
D) Chylomicron cholesterol
E) Serum concentrations
F) HDL cholesterol serum

Answer 1

Answer:

C-reactive Protein concentration

Explanation:

CRP is a protein synthesized by the liver. It is sent to the bloodstream in response to inflammation. There could be inflammation in the arteries of the heart, which can mean a higher risk of heart attack.

It is the most definitive predictor of heart attack.