Why do we need another test? The predictive powers of a cholesterol test only go so far. If your LDL is low, your C-reactive protein may be a better sign of impending heart trouble

Harv Health Lett. 2003 Feb;28(4):4-5.
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MeSH terms

  • Arteriosclerosis / etiology
  • Biomarkers / blood
  • C-Reactive Protein / analysis*
  • Cholesterol, LDL / blood
  • Heart Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Myocardial Infarction / blood
  • Myocardial Infarction / etiology
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Reference Values
  • Vasculitis / blood
  • Vasculitis / complications

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Cholesterol, LDL
  • C-Reactive Protein