cvpeck t1_j2dqu6e wrote on December 31, 2022 at 2:34 PM Reply to comment by gsoClarke in TIL there is a genetic disorder many people have with something called Lipoprotein (a), and it puts people at high risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and aortic stenosis. It’s 100% genetic, can’t be corrected, and can only be treated with aggressive cholesterol control. by questionhorror LP(a) of 161 (1.61g/L) checking in! Currently on a double blind trial of some new medication to try to lower it. Permalink Parent 1
cvpeck t1_j2dqu6e wrote
Reply to comment by gsoClarke in TIL there is a genetic disorder many people have with something called Lipoprotein (a), and it puts people at high risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and aortic stenosis. It’s 100% genetic, can’t be corrected, and can only be treated with aggressive cholesterol control. by questionhorror
LP(a) of 161 (1.61g/L) checking in! Currently on a double blind trial of some new medication to try to lower it.