05/20/2026
May is Blood Pressure Awareness Month – and it’s more than just knowing your numbers.
While blood pressure cuffs tell us how hard the heart is working, a deeper look at vascular biomarkers can reveal the why and help predict what’s next.
Here are three powerful biomarkers helping clinicians go beyond the basics:
✅ Homocysteine – Elevated levels can damage blood vessels, promote arterial stiffness, and contribute to rising blood pressure, especially in those with vitamin B deficiencies.
✅ hs-CRP – A sensitive marker of systemic inflammation. Chronic inflammation can worsen hypertension and signal a higher risk of heart disease.
✅ PLAC® (Lp-PLA2) – A specific indicator of vascular inflammation and plaque vulnerability. Particularly useful in patients with high blood pressure and hidden cardiovascular risk.
Understanding these markers offers a clearer picture of a patient’s cardiovascular health, beyond just systolic and diastolic values.
💡 Early detection = early intervention.
This month, let’s raise awareness not just for blood pressure itself, but for the underlying factors that silently drive it.
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