About half of those who suffer a heart attack have normal cholesterol in a basic lipid panel. It's not until advanced bloodwork is performed that they come to find out that while the quantity of LDL particles (bad cholesterol) is ok, the quality is poor. That begins the conversation on this week's show about the critical need for advanced bloodwork for those at-risk of and with vascular diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and peripheral artery disease. Hosts Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips are joined by Dr. Michael Dansinger, Medical Director of Boston Heart Diagnostics, which offers cutting-edge bloodwork for cardiovascular health. He also created a well-known diabetes reversal program for Tufts University and developed the diet for the hit TV show The Biggest Loser. They discuss newer blood markers that can help you and your doctor better understand your cholesterol, your risk for diabetes, and what's damaging your arteries triggering an inflammatory response that causes plaque to build-up and restricts bloodflow in various parts of your body.