10 Blood Components Signs Heart Attack Risk

Jakarta, For cardiologists, the blood is like a crystal ball that can always predict the risk of heart attack patients. Apart from blood pressure, this risk can also be seen in the levels of the components in it.

 

Dirty blood that can cause blockages in blood vessels, so blood flow is hampered. Blockage can cause failure of cardiac function, even also can trigger a stroke if it occurs in blood flow to the brain.

 

Quoted from AskMen, Wednesday (10/11/2010), here are some components of blood that can predict heart health.

 

Apolipoprotein B (apo B)

This is an indication of protein levels of LDL or bad cholesterol in the blood. High LDL levels increase the risk of heart disease and blood vessels.

 

Apolipoprotein E4 (apo E4)

The body's ability to respond to dietary changes is shown by the levels of apo E4 in the blood. Tests to measure the levels of these components can predict the actual risk of heart attack, is more accurate than apo B.

 

Chlamydia pneumoniae

This bacteria is actually the leading cause of pneumonia or pneumonia. But its presence in the blood can indicate a high risk for coronary heart attack.

 

C-reactive protein (hs-CRP)

These proteins are blood components that indicate inflammation or inflammation that occurs in the arteries. Compared to levels of LDL, hs-CRP levels 2 times more accurately estimate the risk of heart attack.

 

Fibrinogen

When there is injury, this component is responsible for stopping the blood flowing through blood freeze on the surface of the wound. If it is found in high levels in the blood vessels, most likely to occur blockage that triggers a stroke or heart attack.

 

HDL2b

This component is a type of good cholesterol (HDL), which provides the best protection for the heart in a way to get rid of bad cholesterol (LDL). Someone is in a high risk of experiencing a heart attack if HDL2b levels in the blood is very small.

 

Homocysteine

Is a byproduct of metabolism of amino acids produced naturally in the body and will be discarded if it is not needed. If levels in the blood is very high, meaning there are metabolic disorders that can trigger heart attacks.

 

Lipoprotein (a) [Lp (a)]

The presence of this protein in the blood indicate an increased risk of heart attack by 300 percent, even when other blood components are in normal levels.

 

Small Dense LDL

Is a type of bad cholesterol (LDL) with the smallest size and more dense than other LDL. Someone who has high levels of small LDL Dese have a greater risk for experiencing a heart attack.