Why do we need another test? The predictive powers of a cholesterol test only go so far. If your LDL is low, your C-reactive protein may be a better sign of impending heart trouble.
D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000209:etiology; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000032:analysis*; D008078:Cholesterol, LDL / Q000097:blood; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012016:Reference Values; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications
D015415:Biomarkers; D008078:Cholesterol, LDL; D002097:C-Reactive Protein