Normal Cholesterol Doesn't Guarantee a Healthy Heart: Other Indicators Matter
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Beyond Total Cholesterol: Key Markers for True Heart Health Revealed
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News18•21-02-2026, 12:25
Beyond Total Cholesterol: Key Markers for True Heart Health Revealed
•Cardiology experts emphasize that total cholesterol alone is insufficient to predict heart disease risk; focus on the number and type of cholesterol-carrying particles.
•Dr. Dmitry Yaranov highlights LDL-C as the primary driver of plaque, stating that lowering it reduces cardiovascular risk.
•Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) is identified as the most powerful risk marker, counting all plaque-forming particles; if LDL and ApoB disagree, ApoB is more predictive.
•Other crucial markers include Non-HDL Cholesterol (a practical backup for ApoB), Triglycerides (signaling excess harmful particles when elevated), and Lp(a) (a genetic risk factor that increases risk even with normal LDL).
•Dietary recommendations for heart health include fatty fish, oats, leafy green vegetables, nuts, and berries.
