Aldosterone - ANSWER A hormone produced by the adrenals that plays a role in
maintaining blood pressure and sodium and potassium balance.
Renin - ANSWER A hormone produced by the kidneys that acts as a messenger to the
adrenals to start secreting aldosterone.
Apolipoproteins - ANSWER Lipid-binding proteins that carry lipids to the tissues for
metabolic activities. Synthesized mainly in the liver.
ApoA - ANSWER Associated with abnormal elevations in HDL levels.
Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) - ANSWER Associated with increased incidence of CAD.
Apolipoprotein C (ApoC) - ANSWER Associated with increased triglycerides.
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) - ANSWER Protein produced by the liver; levels rise with
inflammation, associated with 3x increased risk of heart attack.
Creatinine Kinase (CK) - ANSWER Enzyme found in heart and skeletal muscle; used to
diagnose muscle damage, for example, rhabdomyolysis.
CKMB - ANSWER A type of creatinine kinase in the heart muscle.
CKMM - ANSWER A type of creatinine kinase in skeletal muscles.
Homocysteine - ANSWER An amino acid that, when present in high levels, can cause
, arterial damage and blood clots.
Lactic Acid - ANSWER A by-product of cellular metabolism generated as oxygen levels
become low as in heart failure or shock.
Lactic Dehydrogenase (LDH)-ANSWER An enzyme found in almost every tissue, used in
the production of energy.
LDH-1-ANSWER Found in heart and RBC.
LDH-2-ANSWER Found in WBCs, heart, and RBC-less than LDH-1.
LDH-3-ANSWER Mainly found in lung tissue.
LDH-4-ANSWER Found in WBCs, kidney, pancreas, and lymph nodes.
LDH-5-ANSWER Found in the liver and skeletal muscle.
Lipid Panel - ANSWER A test to measure total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides in
determining risk for cardiovascular. inspired
Lipoprotein - ANSWER Molecules transporting lipids in water or extracellular fluids.
Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) - ANSWER A liver enzyme serving as a marker for
cardiovascular risk and metabolic syndrome.
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) - ANSWER A liver enzyme associated with
cardiovascular risk.
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