What does a C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 25 mg/L indicate in a patient with CKD?

A C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 25 mg/L indicates increased inflammation in the body. CRP is an acute-phase protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation, and elevated levels are often associated with various conditions, including infections, chronic inflammatory diseases, and tissue injury.

In patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), elevated CRP levels can be indicative of underlying inflammatory processes, which are common in this population. CKD is often associated with systemic inflammation, and monitoring CRP levels can help assess the inflammatory status of these patients.

While elevated CRP may have implications for other health concerns, such as cardiovascular risk, the primary interpretation of a significantly increased CRP level, such as 25 mg/L, clearly points towards increased inflammation rather than an imminent heart attack risk or any indication of stable health.