Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular Disorders: Which lab value is used to monitor/rule out inflammatory and infective conditions including MI, endocarditis, and rheumatic fever?

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Which lab value is used to monitor/rule out inflammatory and infective conditions including MI, endocarditis, and rheumatic fever?

Emily Linda Threhane · Accepted Answer

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

Which lab value is used to monitor/rule out inflammatory and infective conditions including MI, endocarditis, and rheumatic fever?