Lipoprotein a – the lesser known evil
Lipoprotein a (or Lp(a)) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. This is different from the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-cholesterol or commonly known as the “bad cholesterol”). What is this Lp(a)? Who should get tested? Most guidelines recommend a one – time screen in adulthood for all. High Lp(a) levels can be seen in […]