Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats can help lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol. Heart-healthy options ...

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Apolipoprotein B, or Apo B, is a protein that carries cholesterol in our blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance produced by the liver, and some foods — like fried food and processed meat — can ...

Most clinicians in the US see lipoprotein A (Lp [a]) as a useful tool in cardiovascular risk stratification, according to a new survey. However, the respondents were less certain about what to do with ...

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their ...

The treadmill exercise test with electrocardiogram (ECG), also known as an exercise stress test, is one of the most familiar tests in medicine. While exercise testing typically is focused on ...

A cardiac calcium test is a non-contrast CT scan that measures the amount of calcium in your arteries, and is used to identify people who may be developing atherosclerosis.

Adopting early noninvasive cardiac testing is a cost-effective strategy for avoiding a future heart attack or death in patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome, according to a study published ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A novel genetic test may provide clues to what caused a person’s sudden cardiac death. Testing can then be ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Many adult survivors of childhood cancer are not regularly screened for cardiovascular disease. Primary ...