Study From Northwestern Medicine Shows Apolipoprotein B Testing Outperforms Standard Cholesterol Tests for Heart Health
April 10, 2026
April 10, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSjou) -- A blood test known as apolipoprotein B provides a more effective and cost-efficient method for preventing heart attacks and strokes compared to standard cholesterol measures, according to a study from Northwestern Medicine.
The research, published in JAMA, indicates that apolipoprotein B, or apoB, surpasses LDL and non-HDL cholesterol in guiding therapy for patients in the U.S. seeking to lower their risk of cardiovascular disease. Ciaran Kohli-Lynch . . .
The research, published in JAMA, indicates that apolipoprotein B, or apoB, surpasses LDL and non-HDL cholesterol in guiding therapy for patients in the U.S. seeking to lower their risk of cardiovascular disease. Ciaran Kohli-Lynch . . .