Preventive Cardiology
Why Your Annual Physical Isn't Enough
Why Your Annual Physical Isn't Enough: The Advanced Labs Your Doctor Should Be Ordering
Standard lipid panels miss nearly half of patients destined for a cardiac event. ApoB, Lp(a), fasting insulin, and HOMA-IR can reveal metabolic dysfunction years before traditional markers become abnormal. Here's what to ask for at your next visit — and why it matters.