Can high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and lipoprotein(a) levels be used to predict cardiovascular risk over a long period of time? NEJM Editorial Fellow Sarah Gorey breaks down the Women’s Health Study in this 60-Second Journal Club. Full study: https://nej.md/3Mrh9A8 | The New England Journal of Medicine

🫀 Cholesterol & Genetic Risk • Lipid panel – LDL, HDL, triglycerides • Lipoprotein(a) – one-time genetic check • ApoB – counts all harmful cholesterol particles 🍬 Blood Sugar Control • A1C – 3-month average • Fasting glucose – diabetes screen 💧 Kidney & Metabolic Health • Creatinine & eGFR – kidney function • Electrolytes – sodium, potassium, calcium 🦋 Hormones & Inflammation • Thyroid (TSH, T4) – rhythm & metabolism • CRP – inflammation marker • Vitamin D – linked to heart health 🩸 Blood H

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