Cholesterol: Journey to a Healthier Lifestyle
Lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a) is like LDL cholesterol (also called “bad cholesterol”) and can stick to blood vessels.
High Lp(a) makes it easier for fat (plaque) to build up. This can:
Plaque
Narrow Blood Vessel
Knowing your Lp(a) level helps you and your healthcare team understand your unique risk for heart disease. Everyone should have their Lp(a) tested at least once.
Understanding your test result:
1 in 5 People
in the world have high Lp(a)
High Lp(a) = 2- 4 Times Higher Risk of Heart Disease
High Lp(a) is usually
inherited from your parents
High cholesterol that doesn’t get better with treatment
Had a heart attack or a stroke
Parents or siblings who
has heart disease before:
Age 55 in males
Age 65 in females
South Asian or African ancestry
Currently, there is no medicine that directly lowers your Lp(a) level. The goal is to lower overall cholesterol by:
Taking cholesterol lowering medicines
Getting moving
Eating
healthy foods
Lowering stress
Supported by independent educational grant from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
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