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Lipoprotein (a)
Lp(a) is a series of Amino Acids which have a similar structure, and therefore the "key" as plasminogen, a natural blood thinner and clot desolver. Unfortunately, lp(a) doesn't act like plasminogen and break down clots, so you are more likely to have problems if clots can't be broken down. It is genetic, nml levels are up to 30 in caucasians, up to 60 in blacks. Niacin lowers those levels.
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What is the current treatment for lipoprotein a abnormality? I also have 2 daughters that have inherited the same
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For someone with hyperlipoproteinemia, will plasma donation reduce serum lipoprotein A level?
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How bad is lipoprotein a =138? My gp said to "maybe" see cardiologist.
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A 32-year old male asked:
I recently had blood tests and everything came back normal,except my lipoprotein(a) came back as 46 mg/dL (standard range less than 31) how significant is this number as a predictor of a future cardiovascular event?
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A 55-year old male asked:
I have been told that I have an elevated lp(a), ie lipoprotein a. Already on crestor, (rosuvastatin) lovaza and ubiquinol. What else can I do to bring it down?
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A 32-year old male asked:
Lipoprotein (a) was at 355. Cholesterol 180. Hdl 38 LDL 124 and trig127. Started taking 1000 mg of niacin will this lower lp(a) and exercising 3xweek?
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A 46-year old female asked:
What is the qualification criteria for LDL apheresis? Can pt w/o familial hyperlipidemia genes but high LDL (at 207mg/dl, 90+%), high lipoprotein A (at 84 mg/dl, 89%), strong family hx of ASCVD and high polygenic risk for CVD, high LDL,/LPs qualify?
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A 32-year old male asked:
Is it ok to take niacin 1000mg and lexapro (escitalopram)? The reason for such high niacin my LDL is 124 and my lipoprotein (a) little a is 355nmol normal range <75
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A 40-year old female asked:
Cardiologist check up was normal but very high lipoprotein(a) at 159 mg/dl. No treatment was suggested as preventive measure to avoid CVD. Am I in danger? Should I ask for PCSK9 treatment?
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A 44-year old female asked:
In shock, my cholesterol was 298 and my ldl was 208 my hdl 57. Should I see a lipid specialist? Am I in immediate danger? It has never been this high? How to test for familial hypercholestermia or lipoprotein a. If I have both how do they treat?
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A 41-year old female asked:
Can I eat 3-5 eggs/week with high LDL (160+) and extremely high Lipoprotein (a) at 160 mg/dl? HDL and triglycerides are normal. Im very underweight and wanted to add muscles. Are eggs good in my case?
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A 26-year old male asked:
Do I need a statin? Hdl 35, lipoprotein (a) 5, total cholesterol 160, triglycerides 80, ldl 110, bmi 21,dad h/a at 50 alive mom is 63 fine. Do I need?
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A 40-year old female asked:
Can vitamin D supplement make lipoprotein(a) worse and increase heart disease/stroke risk? What vitamins/minerals are the best to decrease heart/stroke risk?
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A 40-year old female asked:
Fertility doctor only sent me a letter with blood results: Lipoprotein (a) 159 mg/dl, Factor VIII 208%, Willebrand-Antigen 220.6%, Willebrand-Activity 211.2%, Heterozygot for MTHFR (C677T and A1298C). Is it serious? What specialist to discuss this?
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A 26-year old male asked:
Ct angio score 0, dad heart attack at 50, stress echonormal, BMI 21, hdl 34, lipoprotein A 5, ldl 115, triglyceride 75, help please? What to do???????
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A 33-year old asked:
How does diet affect a lipoprotein profile?
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A 29-year old asked:
How high density lipoprotein(hdl) play a role in fats in body?
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A 31-year old asked:
I wanted to know is cholesterol both a type of steroid and a lipoprotein/phospholipid?
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A 68-year old male asked:
I have had a complete cardiac screening recently echo,crp, lipid panel, stress test, lipoproteins, all normal accept a cardiac calcium score of 150 still having chest discomfort?
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A 34-year old asked:
What are the types of lipoproteins?
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A 68-year old female asked:
Danger of having a very high lipoprotein score?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: lipoprotein?
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A 35-year old asked:
How would low and high lipoproteins affect your health?
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A 42-year old asked:
How does high density lipoprotein leads to diabetes?
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A 41-year old asked:
Why are low-density lipoproteins (ldl) considered unhealthy?
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A 49-year old asked:
Can you please define lipoprotein and how does it relate to cholesterol?
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A 35-year old asked:
What are the effects of low high density lipoprotein in human body function?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Cholesterol- 169. Trigylcroids- 181. High density lipoprotein cholesterol- 37. Low density lipaprotien-96. Liparotien a =5 25 year m are these good?
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A 41-year old asked:
How to reduce low density lipoprotein or bad cholesterol levels?
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A 47-year old asked:
What is the difference between HDL (high-density lipoprotein) and LDL (low-density lipoprotein)?
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