The New Heart Tests Cardiologists Recommend - Dr. Bharat Vijay Purohit

Added: 2026-05-27

[00:00:01]Two important lipid markers which have caught the attention of cardiologist are apoB and LP little A. These two have featured prominently in the latest ACC AHA lipid guidelines. [music] The apoB and LP little A, they are marker for the cholesterol which leads to development of cholesterol deposit in the coronary artery disease. And it is said that if a person LDL cholesterol, which is supposed to be a bad cholesterol, even if it is under control, we should still measure these apoB and LP little A. If the apoB and LP little A are high, that means they require even more intense treatment to control these even after controlling the LDL cholesterol. A person they have been given class 2A recommendation for apoB measurement and LP little A at least one should be measured to identify the risk profile or the ASCVD risk.

[00:00:51]These particles are specially higher in people who have diabetes or those who have cardiovascular kidney metabolic syndrome. So [music] in this subset of patient, it is recommended that we should always measure the apoB and LP little A other than the conventional lipid profile and risk stratify these patient with regards to their treatment [music] and follow up. Thank you.

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