My Lp(a) is SKY HIGH.... ridiculously so. I'm on a statin because of sky-high triglycerides, and my Lp(a) has meandered from 150 mg/dl (2020) to 354 mg/dl (!!) in 2022 to around 133 mg/dl again in 2023. I've managed to get my BMI and weight to my lowest level in my adult life with exercise, diet, and GLP1's + statins. Hoping that this helps. I keep waiting for Pelacarsen or other drugs to come out. My late grandfather likely died of a heart attack in his early 60s when he suddenly drowned (probably atherosclerosis, but we don't know). Thank you for this tip! Any other tips for people with RIDICULOUSLY sky high levels in spite of very good BMI, RPR, BP, etc, etc. I've gotten my a1c down to 4.8. Thank you so much for all your great writing and info!
Great content as always Dr Barrett. I’ve been healthy plant based for over fifteen years and am a former amateur endurance athlete. I went from a zero calcium score in 2015 to one of 57 in late 2021.
It turned out my lp(a) was 118 mg/dl. As all my other blood markers (LDL/HDL/apo B) were in the normal range the conclusion was elevated lp(a) is the cause. I’m now on repatha and niacin which has lowered the lp(a) to between 50-60 mg/dl. I’m hoping that the new therapies being tested at the moment come to the market soon.
I recommend that everyone should get their lp(a) tested at least once. I never imagined I would have mild heart disease at the age of 52. Dr Barrett, what age meets the early onset of heart disease criteria?
Got my Lp(a) measured, thankfully normal at 12mg/dL (30 nmol/L).
Agree up everyone should measure if nothing but motivation for lifestyle changes to improve health.
My Lp(a) is SKY HIGH.... ridiculously so. I'm on a statin because of sky-high triglycerides, and my Lp(a) has meandered from 150 mg/dl (2020) to 354 mg/dl (!!) in 2022 to around 133 mg/dl again in 2023. I've managed to get my BMI and weight to my lowest level in my adult life with exercise, diet, and GLP1's + statins. Hoping that this helps. I keep waiting for Pelacarsen or other drugs to come out. My late grandfather likely died of a heart attack in his early 60s when he suddenly drowned (probably atherosclerosis, but we don't know). Thank you for this tip! Any other tips for people with RIDICULOUSLY sky high levels in spite of very good BMI, RPR, BP, etc, etc. I've gotten my a1c down to 4.8. Thank you so much for all your great writing and info!
Thanks very much, great content!. If possible, what do you think about Esselstyn diet?
Great content as always Dr Barrett. I’ve been healthy plant based for over fifteen years and am a former amateur endurance athlete. I went from a zero calcium score in 2015 to one of 57 in late 2021.
It turned out my lp(a) was 118 mg/dl. As all my other blood markers (LDL/HDL/apo B) were in the normal range the conclusion was elevated lp(a) is the cause. I’m now on repatha and niacin which has lowered the lp(a) to between 50-60 mg/dl. I’m hoping that the new therapies being tested at the moment come to the market soon.
I recommend that everyone should get their lp(a) tested at least once. I never imagined I would have mild heart disease at the age of 52. Dr Barrett, what age meets the early onset of heart disease criteria?