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I exercise, eat well, and am at a healthy weight. i have high lp(a) cholesterol and some genetic risks for heart disease. how can i reduce my risk?
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Risk: Heightened risk is operational each day,give serious consideration to empirical consumption of a statin ,antiplatelet,an ACEI and a beta blocker.Look up discussions of "polypill" http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/expert-answers/polypill/faq-20058083
Answered 9/29/2016
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