Comparing extremes of the spectrum, multivariable analyses generally showed significantly higher risks for patients with high ...

Q: How much does a normal or high HDL cholesterol protect you from the adverse health effects of a high LDL cholesterol? A: ...

Lipoprotein(a), a fatty particle, can clog arteries just as surely as cholesterol but often goes undetected, striking ...

As part of "heart health month," we're looking at lipoprotein (a). For decades, doctors have encouraged patients to monitor their cholesterol levels, with studies showing that heart disease risk ...

Per the results of this cohort study, very high lipoprotein(a) levels correlated with increased 30-year risk of cardiovascular disease among healthy women. Screening for elevated lipoprotein(a) in the ...

A panel discussion titled “Elevated Lipoprotein(a): Raise Your Game and Lower Your (Risk) Score?” presented at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2023, which convened in ...

It's been nearly a year since fitness expert Bob Harper suffered a sudden heart attack — a shock to him, his fans and even doctors. But Harper survived, and since then he's turned his life around, ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. CHICAGO — Lipoprotein(a) is a risk factor for ...

All sex, race, and risk category groups appeared to be affected by the heart disease risk posed by elevated lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), according to pooled analysis of primary prevention studies.

However, accumulating evidence over the past two decades demonstrates that a biomarker called C-reactive protein —which signals the presence of low-grade inflammation—is a better predictor of risk for ...