Category: Cholesterol

Understand fatty liver terminology, the purpose of initial blood tests, and when imaging or further assessment may be needed. MASLD blood tests help evaluate liver injury, metabolic risk, and possible alternative causes, but they cannot […]

HOMA2-IR, HOMA2-%B & HOMA2-%S Explained Direct answer: HOMA2 is a nonlinear computer model, not a stand-alone blood test. From compatible fasting glucose with insulin or C-peptide, it estimates insulin sensitivity (HOMA2-%S), the reciprocal insulin-resistance index […]

Some atherosclerotic plaque can regress modestly with intensive, evidence-based management, but “reversal” rarely means that an artery becomes completely plaque-free. In most people, the more important goals are to slow plaque growth, make plaque less […]

Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) can add cardiovascular-risk information when the number of atherogenic particles may be underestimated by LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), particularly when triglycerides are above 200 mg/dL or diabetes is present. Calculated remnant cholesterol can […]

Cholesterol blood tests measure several related—but not interchangeable—parts of lipid metabolism. A standard lipid panel usually reports total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), HDL cholesterol (HDL-C), and triglycerides. It also supports calculation of non-HDL cholesterol. Apolipoprotein […]

Statin monitoring lab tests have two main jobs: measuring whether cholesterol levels are responding and investigating a possible safety concern when symptoms or specific risks are present. The usual foundation is a lipid profile and […]

A blood-pressure cuff detects elevated pressure inside your arteries. Hypertension lab tests answer different questions: they can help show whether high blood pressure is affecting the kidneys, whether glucose or lipid abnormalities are adding cardiovascular […]

Which heart health blood tests answer which questions? Heart health blood tests can identify conventional, inherited, inflammatory, metabolic, and kidney-related factors that influence cardiovascular risk. A Lipid Panel Test is the usual starting point. An […]

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, increases the long-term risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, kidney disease, and other complications. Because hypertension can affect several body systems without causing obvious symptoms, ongoing […]

A laboratory result usually answers a straightforward question: How much of a substance is present? A biomarker ratio asks a second question: How does that result relate to another part of the same biological system? […]

Vascular aging describes the gradual structural and functional changes that occur in the arteries over time. These changes may include increasing arterial stiffness, reduced elasticity, impaired function of the blood-vessel lining, chronic inflammation, and the […]

The best diets for heart health are not short-term plans built around one “superfood” or a rigid list of forbidden ingredients. They are sustainable eating patterns that emphasize vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, […]

Lipoprotein(a), usually written as Lp(a), is an inherited cholesterol-carrying particle that can increase the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke, peripheral artery disease, and calcific aortic valve stenosis. Unlike LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, […]

Protein is essential for building and repairing muscle, maintaining skin and bone, producing enzymes and hormones, supporting immune function, and preserving lean body mass. However, protein needs are individual, and consuming more protein does not […]

What This Guide Will Help You Do with Optimal Blood Test Ranges Think your lab results are “normal,” so everything must be fine? Not necessarily. The reference ranges printed on most blood and urine reports simply […]

Many people ask this question to better understand the signs and symptoms of heart disease, what indicates heart disease on a blood test, and which blood tests for heart disease can highlight potential risks. They […]

Cholesterol, a waxy substance found in your cells, plays several vital roles in the body. It travels through your bloodstream and is attached to proteins called lipoproteins. Understanding the two main types of cholesterol, low-density […]

High cholesterol and diabetes are often found together, highlighting a critical link that can impact overall health significantly. In exploring the intricate dynamics between diabetes and high cholesterol, this article aims to unravel the reasons […]

Understanding your risk for heart disease is really important because it's the number one cause of death around the world, taking about 17.9 million lives every year. There are things about heart disease risk that […]

Lipids play an indispensable role when it comes to understanding the complex biochemistry of living cells. Yet, many of us have a vague idea of what lipids really are. So, let's dive into the world […]