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 …

Aug 31, 2023 · 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 …

Nov 29, 2023 · Lp (a) is a genetically inherited lipoprotein and a common independent risk factor for heart disease. Lp (a) is made up of two major proteins: apolipoprotein (a) [apo (a)] and …

Mar 25, 2021 · 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...

Sep 19, 2023 · Lipoprotein (a) (Lp [a]) is an independent risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) and calcific valvular aortic stenosis. Lp (a) exhibits significant …

Feb 14, 2024 · 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, …

Feb 1, 2023 · About one in five people has high blood levels of fatty particles called lipoprotein (a), which doctors refer to as "L-P-little a" or Lp (a). Think of it as the evil twin of the familiar low …

Lipoprotein (a) [Lp (a)] consists of an LDL -like particle and the specific apolipoprotein (a), which is bound covalently to the apoB contained in the outer shell of the particle. Lp (a) plasma …

May 15, 2024 · High levels of lipoprotein (a) (Lp (a), pronounced “L-P-little-A”) increase your likelihood of having a heart attack, a stroke, and aortic stenosis, especially if you have familial …

Lp(a) of 50 mg/dL (or ≥ 125 nmol/L) more increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, peripheral artery disease (PAD), aortic stenosis and other heart conditions. Many people don’t have …