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The Evolving Landscape of Heart Disease: Beyond LDL Cholesterol (Part 2)

The Evolving Landscape of Heart Disease: Beyond LDL Cholesterol (Part 2)

Brad King  In the realm of cardiovascular health, the winds of change are reshaping our understanding of heart disease risk factors. Traditionally, high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol were considered the primary villain in the narrative of cardiovascular disease. However, recent research has begun to draw the curtain back on a more complex scene, revealing actors that play roles equally, if not more, critical in the development of heart disease: insulin resistance, C-reactive protein (CRP), and the nuanced world of LDL particle size. The Unseen Culprits: Insulin Resistance and CRP Insulin resistance, a condition where cells in muscles, fat,...

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