The ApoB to ApoA-1 ratio is a far better predictor of heart disease risk than LDL and it can signal increased risk years in advance, new science suggests.
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0:20 There is a strong correlation between Apo B to A1 ratio and risk of major adverse cardiovascular events.
1:03 Higher LDL at age 65 is linked with greater odds of living to be 100.
2:10 Look at LDL in context with HDL.
2:45 Apo B to A1 ratio is a direct assessment.
3:35 Optimal Apo B to A1 is about .5.
6:00 Major cardiovascular event is preceded by high Apo B to A1 ratio up to 2 years.
7:10 The ratio is more important than each total.
10:15 Increase HDL/Apo A1 with exercise and metabolic health.
12:20 Triglyceride to HDL ratio also reflects metabolic health.
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