In this episode of Reinvent Healthcare, I provide a comprehensive overview of recommended cardiovascular blood tests and I highlight the limitations of conventional testing stressing the importance of additional markers beyond lipid panels to effectively assess cardiovascular risk. I also discuss various categories of tests, including clotting indicators, inflammation markers, lipoproteins, nitric oxide production, and miscellaneous mechanisms. Make sure to listen to the full episode to learn more about these crucial tests and their role in evaluating cardiovascular health.
What you will learn in this episode:
- What is the significance of LDL particle number and size in cardiovascular risk assessment?
- What are the key limitations of conventional cardiovascular testing, and why may calculated LDL not be entirely accurate?
- What are the limitations of conventional cardiovascular testing?
Important ReInvent Healthcare Links
- Access Additional Resources for Practitioners ready to improve clinical outcomes through our Nutritional Endocrinology Practitioner Training.
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