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flag A new blood test combining three markers identifies people with up to triple the heart attack risk, according to a large UK study.

flag A new three-part blood test measuring lipoprotein(a), remnant cholesterol, and hsCRP can identify people with nearly triple the risk of a heart attack, according to a study of over 300,000 UK adults followed for 15 years. flag Those with all three markers elevated faced significantly higher risk, with two high markers increasing risk over twofold and one raising it by 45%. flag The tests detect genetic risk, harmful fats missed by standard tests, and inflammation—key drivers of heart disease. flag Though not yet routine, the tests are widely available and may help identify high-risk individuals even when traditional factors like blood pressure and LDL cholesterol appear normal. flag Experts support using them as part of personalized prevention, though cost and insurance coverage remain barriers. flag Findings are preliminary and await peer review.

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