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- Lipoprotein (a) | American Heart Association
Often referred to as Lp (a), lipoprotein (a) is a type of lipoprotein that is genetically inherited and in high levels is a common independent risk factor for heart disease How common is high Lp (a)? Should I know my Lp (a) number? Family or personal history of heart disease or premature cardiovascular disease
- Lipoprotein (a): Levels Testing - Cleveland Clinic
Lipoprotein (a) or Lp (a) is one type of LDL or low-density lipoprotein Researchers have found that high levels of lipoprotein (a) can put you at a higher risk of heart and blood vessel disease Opinions differ on who to test and which method to use, but scientists agree that they need to find a better treatment for high lipoprotein (a) levels
- Lipoprotein (a): What it is, test results, and what they mean
Lipoprotein (a), or Lp (a), is a protein that transports cholesterol in the blood High levels of Lp (a) in the blood can increase the likelihood of plaques or blood clots forming in the
- What Does the Lipoprotein (a) Test Show? - WebMD
Lipoprotein (a) is a low-density lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood The lipoprotein (a) test — or Lp (a) test — determines the level of this lipoprotein in the blood, and its
- Lipoprotein(a): An update on testing and treatment
High levels of Lp (a), as it is commonly called, can double or even triple a person's risk of a heart attack It's considered a common culprit in heart disease that occurs at a young age So why do so few people know about it? Until recently, most guidelines didn't recommend testing for Lp (a) — but with good reason
- Lipoprotein (a) - Wikipedia
Lipoprotein (a) is a low-density lipoprotein variant containing a protein called apolipoprotein (a) Genetic and epidemiological studies have identified lipoprotein (a) as a risk factor for atherosclerosis and related diseases, such as coronary heart disease and stroke [3][4][5][6] Lipoprotein (a) was discovered in 1963 by Kåre Berg [7]
- Lp(a) Clinical Guidance
Lp (a) is a cholesterol-carrying macromolecule circulating in the blood that can damage your arteries, causing a heart attack or stroke The Lp (a) level in your blood is largely inherited Indeed, high Lp (a) levels may be the most commonly inherited cause of heart attacks and strokes
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