2023年11月29日 · High Lp (a) numbers of 50 mg/dL (125 nmols/L) or higher promote clotting and inflammation, significantly increasing risk of heart attack, stroke, aortic stenosis and peripheral artery disease.

What does it mean when your lipoprotein (a) is high? If you have high lipoprotein (a), you may be more likely to have cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) disease. This can be true even if your other cholesterol numbers are OK. Research supports a connection between high lipoprotein (a) and high risk of these issues: Heart disease. Heart attack.

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(a)? About 1 in 5 people worldwide have high Lp(a).

2023年9月19日 · Lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) is an independent risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) and calcific valvular aortic stenosis. Lp(a) exhibits significant race/ethnic variations, with levels highest among persons of African ancestry.

2024年5月15日 · High levels of lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a), pronounced “L-P-little-A”) increase your likelihood of having a heart attack, a stroke, and aortic stenosis, especially if you have familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) or signs of coronary heart disease.

2021年3月25日 · Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a protein that transports cholesterol in the blood. High levels of Lp(a) in the blood can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

What happens when your lipoprotein a, or Lp(a) as it’s commonly called, is high? Well, it signifies an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Think of your arteries as a highway; Lp(a) is a type of cholesterol that can accumulate along the walls, creating a blockage like a traffic jam.

2024年2月14日 · High blood lipoprotein (a) levels may mean that you have a high risk of heart disease and stroke. One in five Americans may have risky levels of lipoprotein (a) in their blood. But the...

2024年10月21日 · Lipoprotein (a): Composed of apolipoprotein(a) and apolipoprotein B-100, this lipoprotein is a type of LDL. If you have a higher-than-ideal concentration of lipoprotein (a), you could be at an increased risk of heart disease.

2024年1月17日 · Genetic studies soon found that some people had different expressions of the LPA gene, which could increase their risk for having elevated Lp (a) levels. Today, about 20-30% of people worldwide are estimated to have elevated levels of Lp (a), which are generally thought to start between 30-50 mg/dL.