Millions may be getting the wrong cholesterol test
Millions may be getting the wrong cholesterol test, according to a recent study
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What is apoB testing?
apoB testing is a blood test that measures apolipoprotein B, a protein associated with heart disease risk
Why may millions be getting the wrong cholesterol test?
According to a study, the standard LDL cholesterol test may not accurately assess heart disease risk for many people
What is the alternative to LDL cholesterol tests?
apoB testing is emerging as a potential stronger alternative to LDL cholesterol tests
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A growing body of evidence suggests that the standard cholesterol test may not accurately assess heart disease risk for millions of people.
Coverage from various outlets, including USA Today, The Indian Express, and ScienceDaily, emphasizes that apoB testing may be a more accurate indicator of heart disease risk than traditional LDL cholesterol tests.
The implications of this study and the adoption of apoB testing are yet to be fully understood, and it remains to be seen how this may impact current medical practices and guidelines.
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Millions may be getting the wrong cholesterol test ScienceDaily · 94d ago broke it first
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