If you live in the UK and have been troubled by vague chest aches or an occasional flutter, you’re not alone. Mild chest symptoms are common—and while they’re not always serious, ignoring them can mean missing important early signs of cardiovascular inflammation.
Heart disease often develops silently. Inflammation inside your arteries can speed up problems like atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), which in turn can lead to chest pain or even heart attacks. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) detects subtle inflammation and can be a warning sign, even in people without classic risk factors.
Did you know that risk factors like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and Type 2 diabetes—all on the rise in the UK—can link to increased inflammation? So can stress, being overweight, and lack of exercise (learn more on NHS: Cardiovascular Disease).
If you notice any severe or ongoing chest pain, seek emergency medical attention.
At Mayfield Clinic, our High-Sensitivity CRP At-Home Blood Test Kit lets you monitor your heart inflammation easily, with results typically ready in one day.
Take proactive steps: Order your home CRP test kit today or book a professional blood test at Mayfield Clinic.
While a raised hs-CRP can be a sign of inflammation, it does not confirm heart disease but rather signals an increased risk. Further investigations may be needed to understand the underlying cause and decide on next steps for your care.
UK studies suggest inflammation can be influenced by obesity, smoking, poor diet, and sedentary lifestyle—all of which are prevalent factors in the UK population and increase risk for cardiovascular disease.
The test involves a small finger-prick sample. With the TDL Tiny micro-collection kit, you perform the test yourself and post the sample to our lab using the prepaid envelope. Results are usually returned within 1 working day.
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