Lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a) is a genetically controlled risk factor for a heart attack. Cardiologist explains why it's important to be aware of your levels.

Cholesterol is a form of fat we need. It helps make the outer membranes of our bodies' cells stable. But for decades, doctors have known that people with high total cholesterol levels are more likely ...

You’ve likely heard plenty about LDL (“bad”) and HDL (“good”) cholesterol. But there’s another heart-health marker worth knowing: ApoB. This lesser-known blood test can offer a more accurate picture ...

The test for LDL is used to predict your risk of developing heart disease. Of all the forms of cholesterol in the blood, the LDL cholesterol is considered the most important form in determining risk ...

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 ...

Fast-growing commercial-stage diagnostics company numares AG today announced the worldwide launch of its new, software-based test insightLP™-S50, part of the Company’s lipoFIT® series for lipoprotein ...

Dennis R. Leahy, MD, shares his POV on the value of making Lp(a) testing universal, not only to inform patients and their clinicians of the high CV risks, but to make way for potential treatments.