Take Heed of This Often – Unrecognized Cholesterol Threat

Elevated lipoprotein(a) is dangerous, and there's no effective treatment. That is about to change.

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© Bani Khatun | Getty Images The next time your blood is tested for cholesterol and triglycerides, ask that lipoprotein(a) be included. If your level is high, you’ll want to take aggressive measures to prevent a heart attack until—and even after—drugs for this dangerous particle become available.

Widespread understanding of the role that low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol plays in cardiovascular disease led to the development of medications that reduce LDL levels and lower the risk of heart attack and stroke.

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