@lamclinic: "Your cholesterol is normal." That doesn't always mean your cardiovascular risk is low. Many people who experience heart attacks had routine cholesterol tests that looked "normal." That's because a standard lipid panel measures LDL, HDL, and triglycerides—but it doesn't always tell the full story. One of the most important markers to consider is Apolipoprotein B (ApoB). ApoB reflects the number of cholesterol-containing particles circulating in your bloodstream. Research suggests that a higher ApoB level is more strongly associated with cardiovascular risk than LDL cholesterol alone in many individuals. I've seen patients with "normal" LDL cholesterol but elevated ApoB levels, helping explain why their cardiovascular risk was higher than expected. If you have a family history of heart disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, or simply want a more complete picture of your heart health, ask your healthcare provider whether ApoB testing is appropriate for you. Don't just treat the cholesterol number—understand your overall cardiovascular risk.
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David :
We are all going to die. On one is leaving this world alive 😩
2026-07-28 01:30:42
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Jim Jones :
So why don’t they test for this normally?
2026-07-22 04:39:30
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anniegrace888 :
Oh my god that happened to my husband! His HDL was really low and LDL high and glucose was high. Dr told him not to worry about it. 6 weeks later he had 2 heart attacks and a stoke and he’s a young man!
2026-07-27 23:59:24
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adventuresofchloenmochi :
My doctor won’t give me test for apob
2026-07-21 01:24:25
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ckt01241970 :
Cardiologists can closely calculate your particle burden without ordering a separate ApoB test. By taking your Total Cholesterol and subtracting your HDL (Good) Cholesterol, they get your Non-HDL-C value. For the vast majority of patients, Non-HDL-C tracks almost perfectly with ApoB.
2026-07-21 09:38:22
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Alexander Peacelove :
So a lipid panel is useless why dont we just scrap it.
2026-07-21 14:05:07
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Ski_Sk8_Brd :
For years my total cholesterol was around 200. My HDL was usually low. in the 37-42 range. Once after my HDL came back at 37 with a 192 total my doctor told me to eat more fish or take fish oil capsules. My HDL went to 52 , total was 207. He told me he would rather see 207 with 52 HDL than 192 with 37 HDL.
A number of years later I had a calcium CT and my score was 513.
Started on Lipitor 40mg , got LDL below 100.
2025 diagnosed with heart failure with preserved eject factor.
On Praluent, 10mg atorvastatin, entresto, farxiga, spironolactone ,bisiprolol.
2026-07-23 01:36:33
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Coco Coco4825 :
I have very high LpoA. Genetic. Can’t do anything. So knowing can help anything?
2026-07-21 14:28:11
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thelatinkings :
I am NOT asking my Doctor anything. I will be TELLING him. Thank you!
2026-07-21 09:29:11
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Reggie :
I asked my cardiologist for this test and he said that because I already had my aortic valve replaced along with ascending aorta and single bypass that I already have heart disease so there's really no point in getting the apob test
2026-07-23 02:24:35
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hdpc :
Also lipo-a
2026-07-26 21:44:47
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Beck :
My dad had normal bloodwork and bp and died suddenly of heart attack.
2026-07-21 16:26:15
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miganong :
Kaiser Hospital doctors won’t give us the lab works when we asked.
2026-07-21 07:19:58
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Jennyguo :
Great point. Many patients assume that “normal cholesterol” means low heart risk, but cardiovascular risk assessment often requires looking beyond a standard lipid panel.👍
2026-07-23 09:49:04
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Seekingknowledge :
Recently changed Cardiologists, my older Cardiologist, in his 60's, never ordered this test, my new Cardio Doc , in his mid 40's ordered this test and changed my statin from atorvastatin to rosuvastatin
2026-07-22 07:17:42
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user4509122192478 :
This is REAL! Also get the Lipoprotein A. Advanced Lipid Panel is what it’s caused.
2026-07-27 03:26:35
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chrisreyes9572 :
Why I gotta ask my dr about care, they should know
2026-07-22 13:15:54
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War _plan_Red :
so if you have high apoB, then what?
2026-07-24 09:38:01
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Yura :
I’ll save you all a ton of time. Ask doctor to include and interpreter ApoB in your lipids panel. Thank you.
2026-07-22 12:55:58
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Papichulio :
Health insurance don’t cover it most likely or they have to make a special request and it has to get approved . Our health care system is all about money and it suck’s .
2026-07-22 12:41:51
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T5 :
Why is this is not part of the national standard test protocols for 8ts the people?
2026-07-25 12:45:13
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skittles :
I am concerned you are missing other causes like bartonella, lyme, sibo etc
2026-07-23 13:40:17
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nrsaze :
My apoB is 110 😭 is that extremely bad?
2026-07-21 20:44:33
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pops :
Why wouldn’t you give a little instruction on if you have that problem and it’s high how do you cure that problem?
2026-07-23 21:11:01
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gurpreetdoel :
is apob same as lipoprotein a?
2026-07-21 06:19:04
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