A panel discussion titled “Elevated Lipoprotein(a): Raise Your Game and Lower Your (Risk) Score?” presented at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2023, which convened in ...

A new analysis has uncovered a potential link between higher prostate cancer risk and genetic variants associated with higher bloodstream levels of the cholesterol-transporting molecule lipoprotein A.

Very high lipoprotein(a) levels strongly predicted long-term cardiovascular disease risk in healthy women, according to a cohort study, while mild to moderately high levels were not really red flags.

Authors say findings call for primary prevention strategies to extend beyond traditional 10-year estimates. (HealthDay News) — A single combined measure of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP), ...

Brigham and Women's Hospital investigators link very high lipoprotein(a) with a higher 30-year risk of major cardiovascular events in initially healthy women. Elevated plasma lipoprotein(a) is a ...

A nearly 30-year study shows a strong long-term association between very high lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women and raises questions about whether broader ...

Higher lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) levels are associated with greater baseline coronary artery plaque burden and faster long-term plaque progression. Studies of Lp(a)-lowering therapies are underway.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indianapolis doctor is raising awareness for what she calls a “hidden heart risk.” The American Heart Association recognizes February as American Heart Month. Dr. Kristi ...