Dr. Jen Cruz

Dr. Jen Cruz Cardiologist | Avicenna Cardiology
Heart Failure | Cardiowellness
New York, NY

10/14/2025

Your Cholesterol Isn’t the Whole Story

Inflammation is the silent spark behind most heart attacks 💔 — and hsCRP is how we measure it.

Two patients, same cholesterol — different outcomes. The difference? Inflammation.
hsCRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein) is a simple blood test that reveals if your arteries are inflamed and at higher risk for plaque rupture.

Even with normal LDL, an elevated hsCRP (>2 mg/L) means it’s time to dig deeper: nutrition, sleep, stress, gut health, and recovery all shape your inflammation level.

✨ Prevention isn’t about treating a single number — it’s about understanding the whole picture.
✅ Ask your cardiologist about adding hsCRP to your next labs.

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