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Cardiologist Dr Sanjay Bhojraj shares 5 blood tests you should consider after turning 40 to know your heart disease risk

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  1. Dr Sanjay Bhojraj recommends 5 blood tests after age 40 to assess heart disease risk.

  2. Fasting insulin test catches insulin resistance before A1c or glucose become abnormal.

  3. hs-CRP measures inflammation for cardiovascular risk refinement.

  4. LDL-P / NMR Lipoprofile shows particle burden when LDL-C doesn't match, especially in metabolic syndrome.

  5. Urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio detects early signs of kidney damage linked to heart risk.