What is the LDL-C to ApoB Ratio?
Do you want to know your Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) particle size, but don’t want to spend thousands on a nuclear magnetic resonance test?…
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How to Measure Blood Pressure Correctly
This part is critical—how to measure blood pressure properly. Recent updates have introduced significant changes to the way high blood pressure is diagnosed and…
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Hypertension Guidelines 2024: Why Blood Pressure Matters and How to Manage It
It’s been a while since I last shared an update, but after reviewing the latest European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Hypertension Guidelines (2024), I…
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Eight Sleep – My Thoughts After 10 Months
The Eight Sleep Pod has revolutionized the way I experience sleep, offering a blend of smart technology and customizable comfort. Over the past 10…
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Is Chocolate Really Good For You?
Dive into the irresistible world of chocolate with our must-see video, “Is Chocolate Really Good For You? | Talking Point | Full Episode.” This…
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Lipoprotein(a) and ethnicity: why your background matters
Lp(a) levels vary widely by ethnicity — highest in people of African and South Asian ancestry. What that means for testing and for your…
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How to read a standard cholesterol panel
A cardiologist’s plain-English, line-by-line guide to reading a standard lipid panel — total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides — and the one number worth adding.
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Lipoprotein(a): its role in heart disease, explained
Lipoprotein(a) is a largely-inherited, independent risk factor for heart attack and stroke. What it is, why it matters, how to get tested, and what…
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What is Apolipoprotein B (Apo B)?
Lipoproteins are particles that transport fats through the bloodstream. They consist of three main components: triglycerides, cholesterol, and apolipoprotein (apo). Fats are not water…
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Cholesterol / lipid panel blood tests – What do those numbers mean?
The standard lipid/cholesterol panel can be really confusing to understand! In this article I am going to talk about the different components of cholesterol…