Comparing extremes of the spectrum, multivariable analyses generally showed significantly higher risks for patients with high ...

A fatty particle can clog arteries just as surely as cholesterol but often goes undetected, striking seemingly healthy people ...

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 results ...

Lipoprotein(a) is a presumed risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Olpasiran is a small interfering RNA that reduces lipoprotein(a) synthesis in the liver. We conducted a randomized, ...

As part of "heart health month," we're looking at lipoprotein (a). For decades, doctors have encouraged patients to monitor their cholesterol levels, with studies showing that heart disease risk ...

SAN CARLOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Lipoprotein(a) Foundation announced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has approved two ICD-10 codes for the diagnosis of elevated ...

London, UK: New research has shown that, contrary to some previous studies, low levels of lipoprotein (a) – a parcel of fats and protein in the blood – do not cause type 2 diabetes. The findings may ...

When considering the risk factors for heart disease, some conditions may come readily to mind: obesity, unhealthy diet, and high cholesterol. People who have a parent or close relative with heart ...

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