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Elevated Lipoprotein (a) is a common reason for unexplained premature or recurrent coronary heart disease and stroke

By Dr. Gordon Francis on April 26, 2017

High Lp(a) is a major CVD risk factor that should be measured and acted upon in patients and families where there is history of premature CV events but lack of clear risk factors, and in patients with known CVD and recurrent events despite treatment to LDL-C target.


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