New blood test may predict heart disease better than LDL cholesterol; why are more people not getting it?

A new review suggests apolipoprotein B (ApoB) may predict heart disease risk more accurately than LDL cholesterol by ...
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A normal cholesterol level can still be deadly, warns healthy aging expert Dr. Michael Greger

Scientific consensus panels going back decades established—“beyond a reasonable doubt”—that lowering LDL cholesterol reduces the risk of heart attacks. Consistent evidence “unequivocally” establishes ...

This Heart Health Test Spots Risks Better Than Cholesterol

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats can help lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol. Heart-healthy options ...

Cardiologist says ‘total cholesterol is not the number that matters’; shares 6 markers that predict heart disease risk

According to Dr Yaranov, total cholesterol numbers do not tell the whole story. He shares 6 markers that assess the risk of heart disease more accurately.
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Ultralow LDL-C Still Predicts Early Subclinical Atherosclerosis

MADRID, SPAIN — Subclinical atherosclerosis was detectable by ultrasound or cardiac CT in about half of middle-aged adults who were without standard cardiovascular risk factors, including diabetes and ...

This blood test may predict heart disease better than LDL cholesterol. Why aren't more getting it?

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their ...