1 Many aerospace innovations are making their way into automobile technology, such as thermoelectric generators, which use heat to make electricity, and hydrogen fuel cells, which take hydrogen gas and mix it with oxygen to generate useful electricity, heat and water.
If YOU Have Heart Disease. If you have heart disease, work with your doctor on how often you should have your lipid panel done. Depending on your treatment, you may have your triglycerides and cholesterol checked as often as every two months.f you are a diabetic or have pre-diabetes, or if you are overweight, have your triglycerides checked at least every year. If your triglycerides are above 150 mg/dl, it is best to check more often. Triglycerides, unless you are dealing with genetic issues, respond very nicely to changes in your diet and lifestyle.
A complete cholesterol test measures four types of lipids (fats) in your blood. 1  Total cholesterol: this is the total amount of cholesterol in your blood. 2  Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol: this is referred to as âbadâ cholesterol and too much of it can lead to heart attack, stroke, and atherosclerosis.f you are having a complete lipid profile done, you should not eat or drink anything other than water for nine to 12 hours before the test. If you take medication that could increase your cholesterol levels, such as birth control pills, your doctor may ask you to stop taking them a few days before the test.