Lipoprotein(a) test
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Ask your doctor to test Lp(a) since it's not on standard cholesterol panels and silently increases heart disease risk.
“ask about lipoprotein little a or LP little a
TD▶ 15:00CaveatsNot on standard cholesterol panelsCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
In a protocol
Test Lp(a) — a genetic marker elevated in ~20% of people that is a strong independent risk factor for heart disease.
“LpA, which most people don't check, which is a highly important genetic marker
TD▶ 2:10CaveatsCurrently difficult to directly lower; manage other risk factorsCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
In a protocol
Test Lp(a), a genetically determined cardiovascular risk marker that doctors often miss.
“lipoprotein little a, or LPA
TD▶ 22:00CaveatsGenetically determined but other risks can be managed more aggressivelyCertaintyexplicitstrong endorsement -
In a protocol
Test Lp(a) at least once — it's a genetically-determined high-risk lipoprotein that informs how aggressively to optimize ApoB.
“knowing lp... will allow you to understand how much more you need to optimize
TT▶ 1:58:10CaveatsCannot be modified, but informs ApoB targetCertaintyexplicitrecommendation