Lipid Values
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Total cholesterol should be <>
LDL <>
HDL > 60 mg/dl
Triglycerides should be less than 150mg/dl
Hs-CRP test (this test is not recommended by the American Heart Association
C- reactive protein is a protein associated with inflammation. The idea was if the blood vessels are inflamed the c-reactive protein will be elevated, however it will also be elevated if you have muscle damage somewhere.
This test tells you that the fire is on, but it will not tell you where.
Infarctions happen in the early morning hour. (4am – 6 am (65%))
Platelets are sticker in the morning, because 10,000 years ago you were most likely to forage for food in the morning.
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