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 …

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 …

Mar 1, 2025 · International consensus groups recommend one-time Lp (a) testing for everyone. In Europe, such testing is routine. But in the United States, the first official endorsement for Lp …

Feb 26, 2025 · High levels of Lp (a) in the blood can increase the likelihood of plaques or blood clots forming in the arteries. As a result of this effect, Lp (a) can increase the risk of …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Nov 29, 2023 · What’s Lp (a)? 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: …

Doctors check for Lp(a) because having too much can increase your risk of heart disease. You could have a normal LDL number and a high Lp(a) level. Since regular cholesterol tests don’t …

Lipoprotein (a), also known as Lp (a), is a type of lipoprotein that is genetically inherited and is a common independent risk factor for heart disease. Having elevated Lp (a) can increase risk of …