Heart (Cardiovascular)

Total cholesterol measures all cholesterol in your blood. Testing helps assess cardiovascular risk and guides treatment decisions to prevent heart disease and stroke.

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HDL is the “good” cholesterol that removes harmful cholesterol from arteries. Higher HDL levels are associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk and better heart health.

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LDL is the “bad” cholesterol that causes artery plaque buildup. Lowering LDL reduces heart attack and stroke risk — it’s the primary target of cholesterol treatment.

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The total cholesterol to HDL ratio compares harmful and protective cholesterol in one number. A lower ratio indicates better cardiovascular health and reduced heart disease risk.

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ApoB measures the number of artery-clogging particles in your blood. It may predict cardiovascular risk better than LDL cholesterol, especially when standard lipid results are discordant.

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Lp(a) is a genetic cardiovascular risk factor that standard cholesterol tests miss. One-time testing reveals this inherited risk, enabling aggressive prevention of heart disease and stroke.

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You can’t feel chronic inflammation, but it’s quietly damaging your blood vessels and accelerating aging. hs-CRP reveals this hidden fire — and unlike cholesterol, it responds quickly to lifestyle changes, showing results within weeks.

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Triglycerides are blood fats that store energy. High levels increase cardiovascular risk and can cause pancreatitis. Testing guides lifestyle changes and treatment decisions.

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Non-HDL cholesterol captures ALL bad cholesterol in one number — LDL plus VLDL and remnants. It predicts cardiovascular risk better than LDL alone, especially with elevated triglycerides.

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Your HDL cholesterol number hides a secret: not all HDL particles are equal. Large HDL particles are the mature workhorses that actually remove cholesterol from your arteries. Small HDL? Still warming up. Knowing the difference changes everything about your cardiovascular risk.

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Medium LDL particles are intermediate-sized LDL that fall between large buoyant and small dense fractions. Testing completes the LDL size distribution picture for comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment.

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LDL Pattern A (large particles) vs Pattern B (small dense) dramatically affects cardiovascular risk. Testing reveals your phenotype and guides treatment — Pattern B triples risk but is highly modifiable.

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LDL-P counts actual LDL particles, not just cholesterol content. When LDL-P and LDL-C disagree, particle number better predicts cardiovascular risk — revealing hidden danger in metabolic syndrome and diabetes.

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Small dense LDL particles are the most dangerous type of LDL cholesterol. Testing reveals hidden cardiovascular risk when standard LDL looks normal but particle quality is poor.

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LDL peak size measures the diameter of your predominant LDL particles. Larger peak size indicates favorable Pattern A; smaller indicates dangerous Pattern B. A simple number with significant cardiovascular implications.

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