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1. Lipid particle size
2. Tri’s to HDL ratio
2. Lipoprotein (a)
3. Homocysteine (….worth it?)
4. CRP-HS
5. Here are a few new ones I just read about from the Mayo Clinic
Three specific ceramides have been linked to plaque buildup in the arteries and insulin resistance, which can lead to type 2 diabetes. High levels of these ceramides in the blood are a sign of a higher risk of cardiovascular disease within one to five years.
When the heart is damaged, the body secretes high levels of BNP into the bloodstream to try to ease the strain on the heart. One of the most important uses of BNP is to try to determine whether shortness of breath is due to heart failure.
BNP levels vary according to age, gender and weight. For people who have heart failure, establishing a baseline BNP can be helpful and future tests can be used to help measure how well treatment works.
A variation of BNP called N-terminal BNP is also useful for diagnosing heart failure and for evaluating the risk of a heart attack and other problems in those with existing heart disease.
A high level of BNP alone isn't enough to diagnose a heart problem. Your health care provider will also consider your risk factors and other blood test results.
2. Tri’s to HDL ratio
2. Lipoprotein (a)
3. Homocysteine (….worth it?)
4. CRP-HS
5. Here are a few new ones I just read about from the Mayo Clinic
I. Troponin T
Troponin T is a protein found in heart muscle. Measuring troponin T using a high-sensitivity troponin T test helps health care providers diagnose a heart attack and determine the risk of heart disease. An increased level of troponin T has been linked with a higher risk of heart disease in people who have no symptoms.II. Plasma ceramides
This test measures the levels of ceramides in the blood. Ceramides are produced by all cells and play a significant role in the growth, function and ultimately death of many types of tissue. Ceramides are transported through the blood by lipoproteins and are associated with atherosclerosis.Three specific ceramides have been linked to plaque buildup in the arteries and insulin resistance, which can lead to type 2 diabetes. High levels of these ceramides in the blood are a sign of a higher risk of cardiovascular disease within one to five years.
III. Natriuretic peptides
Brain natriuretic peptide, also called B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), is a protein that the heart and blood vessels make. BNP helps the body eliminate fluids, relaxes blood vessels and moves sodium into the urine.When the heart is damaged, the body secretes high levels of BNP into the bloodstream to try to ease the strain on the heart. One of the most important uses of BNP is to try to determine whether shortness of breath is due to heart failure.
BNP levels vary according to age, gender and weight. For people who have heart failure, establishing a baseline BNP can be helpful and future tests can be used to help measure how well treatment works.
A variation of BNP called N-terminal BNP is also useful for diagnosing heart failure and for evaluating the risk of a heart attack and other problems in those with existing heart disease.
A high level of BNP alone isn't enough to diagnose a heart problem. Your health care provider will also consider your risk factors and other blood test results.
