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
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
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
An Update on Lipoprotein (a): The Latest on Testing . . . Lipoprotein (a) (Lp [a]) is an independent risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) and calcific valvular aortic stenosis Lp (a) exhibits significant race ethnic variations, with levels highest among persons of African ancestry
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]