Advances in genetic testing are improving the understanding of a variety of inherited cardiovascular diseases, but not all cardiologists are aware of the benefits and risks of incorporating genetic ...

C-reactive protein (CRP) is produced by the liver in response to inflammation. High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) testing detects low-grade, chronic inflammation and is the most validated blood test for ...

Heart disease is the world’s leading cause of mortality, comprising 32% of all deaths. But that doesn’t mean people are powerless against the condition — there are some steps they can take to help ...

A graphic showing the three types of ‘bad cholesterol’ lipoprotein carriers which all contain the apoB particle as a defining structural feature. For almost 60 years, measuring cholesterol levels in ...

Joseph Saseen, PharmD, discussed the importance of knowing lipoprotein a (Lp[a]) levels to enable clinicians to provide the best patient care and spread awareness to those who might be affected. Given ...

A recent study indicates that an AI tool can analyze routine mammogram scans for breast cancer screening and predict heart disease risk in women.

TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech ...

Since 2015, about 0.2% of the U.S. population has had their lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), levels checked. (JACC: Advances) A viral TikTok video features a woman complaining that her primary care doctor ...

But that doesn’t mean people are powerless against the condition — there are some steps they can take to help reduce the risk. In addition to adopting healthier lifestyle habits, getting a specific ...