India, June 13 -- Most people assume that a normal cholesterol test or lipid profile means their heart is in the clear. However, experts warn that cholesterol levels alone do not tell the whole story when it comes to cardiovascular risk. In fact, some people with seemingly normal lipid profiles can still suffer heart attacks because standard cholesterol panels do not measure all the markers linked to heart disease. One such marker is Apolipoprotein B (ApoB), which can provide a more detailed picture of the number of harmful particles circulating in the bloodstream.

Dr Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with over 25 years of experience, is explaining why having normal cholesterol levels does not necessarily mean a per...