Have You Had Your Lp(a) Levels Checked?

UC San Diego-led study seeks to increase testing of Lp(a) for an inherited risk factor linked to heart attack and stroke with a grant from Eli Lilly
Newswise — An estimated one in five people has elevated levels of lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), an inherited risk factor for cardiovascular disease that can significantly increase the likelihood of heart attack and stroke. Yet despite its prevalence, tes... [7038 chars]
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