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Advanced Blood Lipid Metrics

Meaning

Advanced Blood Lipid Metrics refers to a comprehensive clinical evaluation extending beyond the standard lipid panel of total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides. This sophisticated analysis quantifies specific lipoprotein subclasses, such as LDL particle number (LDL-P) and small dense LDL, alongside critical apolipoproteins like ApoB and ApoA-I. These metrics provide a more granular, physiologically relevant picture of cardiovascular risk and metabolic health status. Understanding these precise values allows for targeted therapeutic interventions, moving beyond simple concentration measures to assess true particle-related risk.