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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Category: Cholesterol, Apolipoprotein B and lipid management
These posts will go in depth on cholesterol. We will look at components and how they affect risk such as lipoprotein (a), HDL, LDL and ApoB. We will also examine treatments for cholesterol such as statins, inclisiran and ezetimibe.
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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 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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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…
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Should I be worried if my HDL is low?
High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is often labelled as the “good” cholesterol. However, over the years it has become clear that this label is far…
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How to lower your ApoB (Updated Sept 2024)
What are lipoproteins? Cholesterol is an essential substance in the body, used to make some hormones and cell membranes. It needs to be…
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Plant sterols: Are they a safe way to lower cholesterol?
Introduction Plant sterols are one of the commonest supplements used to lower LDL cholesterol (LDL-C). You will commonly find them added to margarines, yoghurts and spread,…
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Does red yeast rice lower cholesterol? What the evidence shows
High low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is one of the main risk factors for heart disease, heart attacks and strokes. I deal with this…