What Is Lipoprotein(a)?
Table of Contents What Is Lipoprotein(a)? Is Lipoprotein(a) a Risk Factor for Heart Disease? How Is Lipoprotein(a) Measured? Is Lipoprotein(a) Genetic or Modifiable? Managing High Lipoprotein(a) References and Resources Frequently Asked Questions TL;DR: Lipoprotein(a) — written as Lp(a) — is a genetically determined particle that raises cardiovascular risk independently of LDL cholesterol. Because lifestyle changes…