Their average age was 55 and they enrolled in the study between 1992 and 1995.

Ridker believes these findings could be applicable to men as well and that the focus on women was intentional.

Medication might also be necessary to manage elevated levels of Lp(a), LDL, and CRP.

Easy blood test shown to predict heart disease risk decades in advance

It should be noted that 94% of participants were white, excluding people of color.