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The VAP Test and HDL Cholesterol

…divided into subtypes HDL1 and HDL2. HDL1 and HDL2 reduce heart risk factors, but HDL2 is far superior and provides more protection than HDL1. The VAP test—short for vertical auto profile—measures both. Cardiologists have much more to learn about HDL fractions, and it may turn out that some HDL…

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Lp(a): The Cholesterol Few Doctors Monitor, But Should!

…history of early arterial disease must check the level. What’s the takeaway for you? To determine your Lp(a) level, ask your physician to order the VAP test (www.thevaptest.com) or the LPP test from Spectracell (www.spectracell.com/lpp/). Unlike the generally useless standard lipid tests, these new-generation…

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What is the VAP Test?

The VAP test—short for vertical auto profile—is a comprehensive lipid test. In my opinion, compared to the standard lipid profile test, the VAP test is far more accurate at identifying how your cholesterol levels may or may not be contributing to your overall cardiac risk. Merely testing for the…

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Two New Life-Saving Cholesterol Tests

…cholesterol is, for you, a serious heart risk factor. Let me tell you now two tests you’ll want to ask your doctor about. The first is called the VAP test—short for vertical auto profile. This test can break cholesterol down into fractions smaller than LDL and HDL and analyze the particles comprising…

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3 Signs That You Need a Cardiologist

…it’s your turn: Do you have any questions for me about cardiology? You May Also Be Interested In: * 4 Medical Tests You Should Get * What is the VAP Test?

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The Cholesterol Numbers Doctors Should Be Measuring

…cholesterol particle size test, which will measure your LDL and HDL cholesterol subtypes as well as Lp(a). You can ask your physician to order the VAP test (www.thevaptest.com) or the LPP test from Spectracell (www.spectracell.com). Here are the optimal levels you want to see in your test results. *…

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Why “Good” HDL Cholesterol Isn’t Always Good

…ask your doctor to go beyond a standard lipid panel—and conduct specific testing to dissect your HDL cholesterol. Ask your physician to order the VAP test or the LPP test from Spectracell. These are advanced lipid tests that assess the presence of dysfunctional and inflammatory cholesterol particles…

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Much of What Passes for

…harmful than light LDL particles. Since the common cholesterol tests don’t check for fraction patterns, I recommend asking your doctor to prescribe the VAP test or the lipoprotein particle test. From what I understand, both are covered by Medicare and most insurance plans. If it turns out you have a lot…

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Women Are More Likely to Die from Heart Disease than Cancer

…also do the following: • Get regular blood tests to monitor your heart risk factors. Cholesterol fractionation tests are essential. Known as the VAP and LPP, these tests measure the various components of cholesterol and more accurately assess your risk of heart disease than standard blood lipid tests…

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