The Value Of Lifestyle In Those With An Elevated Lp(a)

Just because you have a genetic risk of heart disease doesn't mean you cannot reduce your risk

An elevated Lp(a) is a common genetic factor that is independently and causally related to premature coronary artery disease.

But we must always remember that most genetic risk factors are probabilistic rather than deterministic in terms of risk.

The distinction here is crucial, as most of the early work on genetics and risk has led us astray.

Here’s why…