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Tag: heart disease risk

August 28, 2026

CRP vs. hs-CRP: Uses, Results, and Heart Risk

Learn why standard CRP and high-sensitivity CRP measure the same protein for different clinical questions—and why neither result diagnoses heart disease.

CRP and hs-CRP measure the same protein but answer different clinical questions. The standard C-Reactive Protein Test is commonly used to detect or follow a broader inflammatory response. The hs-CRP Test uses a high-sensitivity assay […]

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July 1, 2026

Elevated Lp(a): What It Means for Your Heart and How to Take Control

Understand your inherited lipoprotein(a) level, the cardiovascular risks it may signal, and the lab tests that help complete your heart-health picture.

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, […]

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