Tag: sd-LDL

Small Dense LDL: What It Means And How To Improve It

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

Small dense LDL is a hidden cholesterol pattern that raises heart disease risk even when standard cholesterol tests look normal, and understanding it can change how you protect your heart. 🎧 ▶️ Press the play button below to listen in English. 🇨🇳 中文（简体） 小而致密低密度脂蛋白是一种常被忽视的胆固醇形式，即使常规胆固醇正常，也可能显著增加心脏病风险。 请按下方的播放按钮收听。 I. Introduction: The Cholesterol Number That Slips Through the Cracks…

ApoB vs LDL Cholesterol: Which Predicts Heart Attacks Better

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

Cholesterol testing involves measuring LDL (bad cholesterol) and HDL (good cholesterol), but emerging research emphasizes the importance of additional markers like ApoB, ApoA1, and sd-LDL for assessing heart attack risk. ApoB, in particular, provides a direct count of harmful particles, making it essential for accurately evaluating cardiovascular health, especially in at-risk individuals.