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WEEK 3: CARDIOMETABOLIC & ENDOCRINE
TESTING
3.1 Cardiometabolic Basics
Lipid panel (cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides), homocysteine,
fibrinogen, introduction to advanced markers.
Required Reading:
● Sodano: Chapter 8 (Cardiac & Vascular Health)
● Dr. Zachary: p.131–148 (Basic Lipids)
● Weatherby & Ferguson: Lipid Panel in Blood Chem Screen
3.2 Advanced Inflammatory & Heart Markers
hs‐CRP, Lp(a), ApoB, ApoA1, Lp‐PLA2, MPO, oxidized LDL, small
dense LDL, ESR.
Required Reading:
● Dr. Zachary: p.151–174 (Advanced Heart & Inflammation)
● Sodano: Possibly more in Chapter 8
● Weatherby & Ferguson: ESR and advanced CV risk references
3.3 Blood Sugar Regulation & Adrenal Markers
Glucose (fasting/nonfasting), HbA1c, insulin, C‐peptide, leptin,
adiponectin, HOMA‐IR, cortisol, DHEA.
Required Reading:
● Sodano: Chapter 11 (Blood Glucose & Insulin Resistance)
● Dr. Zachary: p.187–203 (Sugar Panel)
● Weatherby & Ferguson: Glucose/A1C/Insulin in Blood Chem
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