If you are concerned about your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, you’ll usually get a specific blood test to look at your cholesterol levels to see where things stand. At least, that’s how ...

Picture this: You've just finished your annual doctor's appointment. You feel good, and the routine tests your doctor ...

They’re getting to the heart of the issue. Doctors say a simple “three-pronged” blood test can accurately predict a patient’s risk of heart attack and stroke 30 years ahead of time. At present, medics ...

What foods should I avoid before a cholesterol test? Cardiologist reveals what to eat the night before, whether you need to fast and which foods impact results.

A study finds that a blood test that evaluates levels of three compounds — lipoprotein(a), C-reactive protein (a marker of inflammation), and “bad” LDL cholesterol — can accurately reveal heart ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest Cholesterol levels could be a good predictor of coronary artery disease risk. Olena Smyrnova/Stocksy Coronary artery disease is a serious but common type of heart disease that can ...

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Blood tests are one of the most widely used and helpful tools in modern medicine. Whether ordered in a clinic or done through an at-home kit, they ...