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Cardiologist series on cholesterol

Posted by agb @agb, Aug 8 8:11am

This is part 3 of a series from a cardiologist on cholesterol. I'm finding it very interesting:
https://docsopinion.substack.com/p/the-number-we-trust-too-much

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Janell, Volunteer Mentor | @jlharsh | 3 days ago
In reply to @agb "@jlharsh I've not heard of that test before; thanks for sharing. I'm going to ask my..." + (show)
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@jlharsh I've not heard of that test before; thanks for sharing. I'm going to ask my MD at my next visit if he can run that test

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@agb, I did a little more looking so I could give you better information about the ceramide testing I mentioned. Mayo Clinic Laboratories describes MI-Heart Ceramides (CPT 0119U) as a blood test used to help evaluate the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events within the next 1–5 years.

Something I found particularly interesting is that Mayo says the risk information from ceramides is independent of LDL cholesterol and several other cardiovascular markers. In other words, it may provide information about cardiovascular risk that isn’t already reflected in those results. It doesn’t replace the usual testing, but may add another piece of information.

Here is Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ overview of the test:
https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/Overview/606777
Since you mentioned asking your doctor about it, I’ll be interested to hear whether your doctor thinks this testing could add useful information in your situation.

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