Guest: Vlad Vasile, M.D., Ph.D.
Host: Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D.
Ceramides rating is a blood take a look at used to evaluate the chance of coronary heart assaults and stroke. Most sufferers evaluated for cardiovascular danger profit from this take a look at, notably sufferers deemed at intermediate danger by different assessments. Score is reported as numbers: the upper the rating, the upper the chance. Ceramides rating is reproducible and modifiable with way of life interventions and medicines that decrease ldl cholesterol; it additionally helps with monitoring affected person progress and motivation.
Topics Discussed:
• What is the ceramides rating?
• How is ceramides rating completely different than hs CRP?
• Who advantages from ceramides testing?
0:00:00 Introduction of Dr. Vlad Vasile
0:00:38 What are Ceramides?
0:02:09 The CERAMIDE Score
0:02:41 Why are Ceramides Important?
0:02:53 Ceramides and Plaque Formation
0:04:15 Using the CERAMIDE Score for Risk Stratification
0:06:18 Factors that Change the CERAMIDE Score
0:07:32 CERAMIDE Score vs. HS-CRP
0:09:47 When to Order Ceramides and Prediction Timeline
0:12:01 Conclusion
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