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ApoB/ApoA1 Ratio

Meaning

The ApoB/ApoA1 Ratio represents a calculated clinical metric derived from the concentration of two key apolipoproteins: Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) and Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1). This ratio serves as a sophisticated biomarker for assessing cardiovascular risk, often considered more predictive than traditional lipid panels like LDL-C or HDL-C alone. A higher ratio signifies an unfavorable balance, indicating an increased concentration of atherogenic, or plaque-forming, particles relative to protective ones.