Simple test can predict risk of heart disease better than current standard
For almost 60 years, measuring cholesterol levels in the blood has been the best way to identify individuals at high risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Lipids: News and Research on Apolipoproteins B
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Researchers show cholesterol type can affect your heart attack risk
Vascular plaque. It starts with inflammation. Perhaps your blood pressure has been a little too high for a little too long, putting strain on your blood vessels.
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Experimental drug could further reduce triglycerides in the blood in high-risk patients, trial shows
Hypertriglyceridemia, or high levels of lipids (fats) in the blood, increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and acute pancreatitis. Currently available medications, including statins, ezetimibe, fibrates and prescription ...
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