Linking To And Embedding Dr. Mona Shah, MD | Preventive Cardiology’s “7 Blood Tests That Could Save Your Life (Your Doctor Probably Isn’t Ordering Them)”

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Tom Wade MD

Today, I review, link to, and embed Dr. Mona Shah, MD | Preventive Cardiology‘s “7 Blood Tests That Could Save Your Life (Your Doctor Probably Isn’t Ordering Them)”.

All that follows is from the above resource.

7 Blood Tests That Could Save Your Life (Your Doctor Probably Isn’t Ordering Them)

Dr. Mona Shah, MD | Preventive Cardiology

Jul 9, 2026 #HeartDisease #PreventiveCardiology #CoronaryCTA
Every week I see patients who passed their last physical with flying colors. When I run the seven tests I actually care about as a triple board-certified holistic cardiologist, something is wrong in almost every single case. Your doctor told you your labs look fine. What they did not tell you is that the standard lipid panel has not meaningfully changed since the 1970s.
In this video, I’m going to walk you through all seven tests, explain what each one actually measures, and give you the exact words to use at your next appointment to get them ordered.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – 7 Blood Tests That Could Save Your Life (Your Doctor Probably Isn’t Ordering Them)
1:01 – Test 1: ApoB (The Particle Count Your LDL Panel Doesn’t Show)
2:14 – Test 2: Lp(a) (The Genetic Risk That Doesn’t Respond to Diet or Exercise)
4:03 – Test 3: hs-CRP (The Inflammation Marker That Predicts Plaque Rupture)
5:57 – Test 4: Fasting Insulin (How Insulin Resistance Builds Cardiac Risk Silently)
7:39 – Test 5: Triglycerides (An Early Warning Sign Most Doctors Dismiss)
10:02 – Test 6: Homocysteine (Why Elevated Levels Often Respond to B Vitamins)
12:15 – When Elevated Inflammation Doesn’t Match Your Lifestyle
13:56 – These Tests Are Available Now (What to Say at Your Next Appointment)
❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Q: What is ApoB and why does it matter more than LDL? A: ApoB counts the number of cholesterol-carrying particles actively hitting your artery walls. LDL only estimates the amount of cholesterol. It is the particles that push through and start the plaque-building process, so ApoB gives a more accurate picture of actual cardiac risk.
Q: Can you have normal cholesterol and still be at risk for heart disease? A: Yes. Normal LDL does not mean your artery walls are safe. Elevated ApoB, Lp(a), or homocysteine can indicate significant cardiovascular risk even when a standard cholesterol panel looks completely normal.
Q: What blood tests should a preventive cardiologist order? A: A thorough preventive workup includes ApoB, Lp(a), high-sensitivity CRP, fasting insulin, triglycerides, and homocysteine in addition to the standard lipid panel. Most of these are available at any major lab and can be ordered at a regular blood draw.
📱 RESOURCES
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