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Anyone familiar with the Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) blood test?
I have coronary artery disease have 5 stents in 2022. Exersise every day 60 minutes on treadmill no problems. Put in Rouavastin 20 mg. LDL Cholestrol been in mid 30s since. Ask cardlogist if Apo B should be checked as well. I was told that the practice did not check apo b levels at this practice. I would like thoughts on this topic. I am not diabetic and trigelsrides are normal as well
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@tbr Interesting question - I was not familiar with the measure, and my cardiologist hasn't suggested it either, so I did some looking. Here is what I found:
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.124.068885
Perhaps the lack of clear guidance on how to use/interpret the test results means it would be of limited use in managing your care?
Why not do your own research on the subject, and go back to the cardiologist with more information on your next visit?
All statins prevent your liver from secreting cholesterol while you sleep.
I have read articles that say too low is no good.
https://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/cholesterol-too-low
I watch my intake of animal fats. My ldl in in the 40's. I take 1/2 10mg Atorvastatin every other night.
@sueinmn Good reference.