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Future Lp(a) Treatment Options

Future Lp(a) Treatment Options

Why the therapies in development seem so promising for treating the most common genetic cholesterol disorder.

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Sep 13, 2023
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An elevated Lp(a) is the most common genetic cholesterol disorder impacting 10-20% of the population.

It is easily tested for with a simple blood test, but unfortunately, this is rarely done.

Everyone should have an Lp(a) blood test at least once, but this is an absolutely must-do test if you have an early family history of heart disease.

The defect is …

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