Low-density lipoprotein, known as LDL, is a complex structure with several components that allow cholesterol to circulate in the bloodstream, a watery environment. LDL is the primary mechanism used to ...

Most clinicians take no preventive action when a low-risk patient presents with elevated levels of lipoprotein(a), but 1 in 5 ...

This news release contains updated information from the researcher that was not in the abstract. (NewMediaWire) - November 18, 2024 - CHICAGO-- A clinical trial testing muvalaplin, a novel oral ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Investigational therapies to lower Lp(a) include antisense oligonucleotide therapies and small interfering RNA ...

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 ...

Imagine my surprise when a past letter on Lp(a) turned out to be one of the most popular I’ve ever written. I hadn't expected that. To me, Lp(a) seemed like a highly specialized, even esoteric ...

The 15-year data help support the idea that each test can aid in putting the other’s results in perspective, but questions ...

Aspirin’s use in primary prevention has narrowed sharply in recent years, but new findings suggested an important new role: reducing risk for aortic stenosis in people with elevated lipoprotein(a) (Lp ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Lepodisiran greatly lowered lipoprotein(a) at 6 months and 1 year compared with placebo. A cardiovascular ...

Heart disease remains the number 1 cause of death among individuals worldwide. To reduce this threat, a variety of screenings are used to monitor heart health, including blood tests to check levels of ...

Study identifies underutilization of testing, with disparities by race and sex. Elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a common inherited dyslipidemia linked to increased atherosclerotic cardiovascular ...