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Some doctors say that doesn't go far enough to really assess your risk, and they recommend measuring other lipoproteins including apoB and Lp(a). (See Dr. Peter Attia's guidance on this here .)
The remainder of the serum cholesterol after subtracting the HDL is the non-HDL cholesterol. The concentration of these other components, which may cause atheroma, is known as the non-HDL-C. This is now preferred to LDL-C as a secondary marker as it has been shown to be a better predictor and it is more easily calculated. [10]
[9] [10] This altered composition of HDL is commonly referred to as acute-phase HDL in an acute-phase inflammatory response, during which time HDL can lose its ability to inhibit the oxidation of LDL. [8] In fact, this altered composition of HDL is associated with increased mortality and worse clinical outcomes in patients with sepsis. [9]
Blood lipids (or blood fats) are lipids in the blood, either free or bound to other molecules. They are mostly transported in a phospholipid capsule, and the type of protein embedded in this outer shell determines the fate of the particle and its influence on metabolism. Examples of these lipids include cholesterol and triglycerides.
Vitamin B12 helps reduce the risk of heart disease by keeping blood vessels healthy. Niacin and selenium are both antioxidants , which help cardiovascular health by protecting against chronic ...
Scientific research has shown that eating chickpeas regularly can help protect against obesity and can keep blood sugar levels steady, both of which can help lower the risk of cardiovascular ...
Hypercholesterolemia, also called high cholesterol, is the presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood. [1] It is a form of hyperlipidemia (high levels of lipids in the blood), hyperlipoproteinemia (high levels of lipoproteins in the blood), and dyslipidemia (any abnormalities of lipid and lipoprotein levels in the blood).
A new approach to a routine blood test could predict a person’s 30-year risk of heart disease, research published Saturday in the New England Journal of Medicine found.