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New Blood Tests Uncover Inherited Risks
New blood tests that go beyond cholesterol:


Lp(a) Homocysteine Dense LDL
 
Lpa is a chemical sandwhich that combines fat with a blood clotting stimulant. High levels are often found in people with a strong family history of heart disease.
Homocysteine is a building block of protein. High levels irritate blood vessels and lead to hardening of the arteries.
Dense LDL is risky dangerous because it easily penetrates into blood vessels to cause hardening of the arteries.

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