My doctors checked my lipoprotein(a) and it was SKY HIGH. What does this mean?
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"Lipoprotein (a) is a type of “bad” cholesterol that does not show up during usual lab work. Meds to treat it are coming, but for now we just focus on reducing other risk factors."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist
Read More: https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/total-cholesterol/
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