Lipoprotein Analysis:
What tests are measured and a summary of treatments to consider

Lipoproteins can be among the most important parts of your coronary disease prevention program. Here we list the measures that we use in our program and a summary of treatments, nutritional, lifestyle, and by prescription, that we’ve used successfully. Discuss your lipoprotein results with your doctor. These comments are intended to help alert you and your doctor to the treatment options available.  

The information contained is not intended to represent a medical diagnosis, treatment or medical advice in any way, as it is general information and cannot be relied on without consultation with your physician. These comments are intended to alert you and your physician to issues and treatments that may be helpfuI. It is not intended nor is it implied to be a substitute for profession medical advice. As medical information and your health can change rapidly, we strongly encourage you to discuss all health matters and concerns with your physician before beginning new diagnostic or treatment strategies.

Here is a list of the major lipoproteins we "track" as part of the Track Your Plaque program followed by an explanation of why they are important and the various methods of correcting them.

The List of Major Lipoproteins

1. LDL particle number or apoprotein B or direct LDL
2. Small LDL
3. HDL cholesterol
4. Deficient large High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) or HDL 2b
5. Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)
6. Intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL)
7. Lipoprotein(a)
8. Homocysteine
9. C-reactive protein
10. Insulin
11. Fibrinogen

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