Health & Environment
Cardiologists Identify 7 Hidden Factors for Heart Attack Risk
The Times of India2h
THE BRIEF
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Dr. Ajeet Bana warns that routine cholesterol tests are insufficient, as heart attack risk is influenced by metabolic, genetic, and lifestyle factors not captured in standard lipid profiles.
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Key markers like lipoprotein(a) and Apolipoprotein B provide deeper insights into cardiovascular risk, particularly for South Asian populations who often have higher Lp(a) levels.
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Doctors recommend coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring for uncertain cases and emphasize that new symptoms like chest discomfort should never be ignored despite normal blood reports.