This binding activates the classical complement cascade of the immune system. and modulates the activity of phagocytic cells, supporting the role of CRP in the. opsonization (i.e. the process by which a pathogen is marked for ingestion and. destruction by a phagocyte) of infectious agents and dead or dying cells.
A Gastroenterologist is a specialist in gastrointestinal diseases and has received special training in colonoscopy. Gastroenterologists perform more colonoscopies by far than any other specialty. Non-gastroenterologists are five times more likely to miss colorectal cancer during colonoscopy than Gastroenterologists 1.
How Is Atherosclerosis Diagnosed? Your doctor will diagnose atherosclerosis based on your medical and family histories, a physical exam, and test results. If you have atherosclerosis, a primary care doctor, such as an internist or family practitioner, may handle your care. Your doctor may recommend other health care specialists if you need expert care, such as: A cardiologist. This is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating heart diseases and conditions.