Asked and Answered
I had labs and I saw that my lipoprotein(a) was elevated. Should I be freaking out?
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" Lp(a) increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular issues such as aortic stenosis. We are still learning about it. If it is high, your doctor might start paying closer attention to your risk factors and start treatment earlier."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist
Read More: https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/total-cholesterol/ or https://www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/dyslipidemia-and-high-cholesterol/
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