Advances in genetic testing are improving the understanding of a variety of inherited cardiovascular diseases, but not all cardiologists are aware of the benefits and risks of incorporating genetic ...

Hone Health reports that chronic inflammation is a key factor in heart disease risk often overlooked in standard health ...

A graphic showing the three types of ‘bad cholesterol’ lipoprotein carriers which all contain the apoB particle as a defining structural feature. For almost 60 years, measuring cholesterol levels in ...

Joseph Saseen, PharmD, discussed the importance of knowing lipoprotein a (Lp[a]) levels to enable clinicians to provide the best patient care and spread awareness to those who might be affected. Given ...

But that doesn’t mean people are powerless against the condition — there are some steps they can take to help reduce the risk. In addition to adopting healthier lifestyle habits, getting a specific ...

For almost 60 years, measuring cholesterol levels in the blood has been the best way to identify individuals at high risk of cardiovascular disease. In a new study, led by Chalmers University of ...

More accurate prediction of heart disease: A new study found that a blood test that specifically looks at lipoproteins associated with “bad cholesterol” could be a more accurate predictor of heart ...

Since 2015, about 0.2% of the U.S. population has had their lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), levels checked. (JACC: Advances) A viral TikTok video features a woman complaining that her primary care doctor ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract To test threat-to-efficacy ratios within health communications about cardiovascular disease (CVD) for older individuals. Participants were ...