Category: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

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 […]

Troponin I and troponin T are different cardiac proteins measured with different laboratory assays. Both can show myocardial injury, but their numbers, units, reference limits, and changes over time are assay-specific. A high result does […]

Emergency warning: If you or someone else may be having a heart attack, call 911 now. Do not drive yourself, wait for symptoms to become severe, or order an outpatient blood test. New chest pressure […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]