This Simple Blood Test Could Outperform “Bad Cholesterol” in Preventing Heart Disease

This Simple Blood Test Could Outperform “Bad Cholesterol” in Preventing Heart Disease

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This Simple Blood Test Could Outperform “Bad Cholesterol” in Preventing Heart DiseaseApoB testing outperforms traditional cholesterol measures in preventing heart attacks and strokes while remaining cost-effective. It more accurately identifies risk, leading to better treatment decisions. A common blood test used by millions of people in the U.S. each year to measure “bad” cholesterol may not be the most reliable tool for guiding treatment or preventing […]

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