Professor Lisa Volpatti developed a targeted approach that directs anti-inflammatory proteins to diseased arteries, reducing ...
In a recent article published in the journal Nutrition, researchers in Australia summarized how diet could help decrease low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLc) or triglyceride concentrations in ...
The general perception supports the mantra of “lower is better” for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels in cardiovascular disease. However, during the acute stage of ischemic stroke, it ...
As part of "heart health month," we're looking at lipoprotein (a). For decades, doctors have encouraged patients to monitor their cholesterol levels, with studies showing that heart disease risk ...
Objective: To improve lipid management of highrisk patients in a large academic primary care practice. Study Design: Educational intervention with historical controls. Methods: We determined the ...
Cholesterol is a type of fat in our blood. Our bodies need a small amount of cholesterol to build the structure of cell membranes, make certain hormones and help with metabolism, such as producing ...
Lipoprotein (a) is a low-density lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood. The lipoprotein (a) test — or Lp(a) test — determines the level of this lipoprotein in the blood, and its results ...
Eating 20–30 grams of almonds a day, or about 15–20 nuts, can help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the "bad" cholesterol, while supporting levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good" ...