A patient needs to undergo testing to assess cardiovascular disease risk.Which test would be most appropriate for this purpose?
A)Thyroxine, free
B)Transferrin
C)Triglycerides
D)Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

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Triglycerides levels can be used as a marker for cardiovascular disease risk as they are associated with higher levels of LDL cholesterol and lower levels of HDL cholesterol, both of which increase the risk of heart disease. Thyroxine, free, transferrin, and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) are not directly related to cardiovascular disease risk.

A Patient Needs to Undergo Testing to Assess Cardiovascular Disease