Dear Doctor K: Both my parents had heart disease, so I’m worried I might get it. A friend said I should get a CRP test. Should I ask my doctor about it? Dear Reader: The answer is controversial. For ...

Lipoprotein(a) appears tied to the risk of major adverse cardiac events, MI, and peripheral artery disease in both primary and secondary prevention populations independent of baseline high-sensitivity ...

Standard cholesterol tests may not fully reveal heart attack risks. Many heart attacks occur with normal cholesterol. Doctor ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Is there a possibility of having some type of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), even though it doesn’t show up clearly in the blood work? (My CRP level was 0.3, rheumatoid factor was 10, anti ...

Here are some blood tests that Dr Bimal Chhajer recommends for heart patients – these tests 'can whisper the secrets of your heart’s future'. A cardiologist recommend various blood tests to assess ...