A protein that carries cholesterol in your blood. High levels suggest increased bad cholesterol (LDL), raising heart disease risk.
A liver-produced substance indicating inflammation. High levels signal infections or chronic diseases.
“Good” cholesterol that removes other cholesterol types from the bloodstream, high levels reduce heart disease risk.
A sensitive CRP test detecting minute inflammation changes, indicating risk for conditions like heart disease.
“Bad” cholesterol that can accumulate in artery walls, high levels increase heart disease and stroke risk.
A particle carrying cholesterol, fats, and proteins. High levels, often genetic, can increase heart disease and stroke risk due to arterial plaque buildup.
Total cholesterol minus HDL, indicating all potentially harmful cholesterol types that contribute to cardiovascular disease.
A type of blood fat. High levels suggest increased heart disease risk, potentially needing dietary or medical intervention.
Measures all cholesterol in your blood, indicating heart disease risk by assessing levels of HDL, LDL, and triglycerides.