Cholesterol: Symptoms
Lipoprotein (a): Another Heart Attack Risk Factor
03/27/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityYou probably haven't heard about lipoprotein (a)-abbreviated Lp(a) - another lipoprotein that contributes to the development of atherosclerotic…
Cardiovascular Event Risk Rises Sharply with More Atherosclerosis
03/23/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityThe take-home message for patients is that they should make sure their doctors look beyond the heart and the traditional risk factors to determine…
Do You Really Need More Lipoprotein Tests?
01/09/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityIn addition to the lipid profile, some doctors order one or more of the following tests. Are they really necessary?
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When Can Coronary Calcium Scans Predict Heart Attacks?
12/20/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityIn recent years, a test called EBCT (electron beam computed tomography), which measures the amount of calcium in the coronary arteries (CAC), has been…
Experts Disagree on LDL Cholesterol
03/23/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityBy now you should have heard from your doctor about your total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels and whether they are normal or…
No-Fast Cholesterol Tests?
08/24/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityNonfasting triglyceride measurements may not be useful for determining the effectiveness of treatment for elevated triglycerides.
New Heart Risk Predictor for Women
03/02/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityAlthough cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women, it's often hard to tell whether a woman is prone to having a heart attack or stroke.
High HDL Cholesterol Alone Won't Protect You
02/23/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityDecisions on when to lower LDL cholesterol are based on the number of risk factors and the level of the LDL cholesterol.
How Big Is Your LDL? Should You Care?
02/19/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityTwo major studies now provide further evidence that tests to measure LDL size are usually not necessary or helpful.
Sudden Cardiac Death: Know Who's at Risk
11/07/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityPeople who receive CPR from bystanders have a higher chance of surviving and being discharged from the hospital alive.
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