Atherosclerosis is a condition where arteries become hardened and narrowed due to plaque buildup consisting of cholesterol, fatty substances, and other materials. It is caused by elevated LDL cholesterol, inflammation, and oxidized lipoproteins that penetrate and accumulate in arterial walls. The Lipid Panel is the most important test for diagnosis because it measures LDL cholesterol and other lipid levels that directly contribute to plaque formation.
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Atherosclerosis is caused by elevated LDL cholesterol, chronic inflammation, and oxidized lipoproteins that penetrate the inner lining of artery walls. When LDL cholesterol particles become oxidized, they trigger an inflammatory response that attracts white blood cells to the arterial wall, leading to plaque formation. Over time, this plaque hardens and narrows the arteries, restricting blood flow to vital organs and increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
The Lipid Panel is the most important test for atherosclerosis because it measures total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides that directly contribute to plaque buildup in arteries. For a more comprehensive assessment, the Lipid Panel with Ratios provides critical LDL/HDL ratios that indicate your cardiovascular risk level. Advanced testing options like the Cardio IQ Advanced Lipid Panel measure Apolipoprotein B and other specialized markers that identify even more precise risk factors. The sdLDL(7) test is especially valuable because it detects small, dense LDL particles that penetrate arterial walls more easily and are highly atherogenic.
You should get tested if you have a family history of heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, or if you are a smoker. Adults over 40 should have their lipid levels checked regularly, even without symptoms, since atherosclerosis develops silently over years. You should also consider testing if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath during physical activity, or have been told you have metabolic syndrome, as these are warning signs of advancing arterial disease.
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