Why Doctors Are Calling Lp(a) the Next Big Marker in Heart Disease
Heart disease has long been associated with high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. But in recent years, cardiologists around the world have been raising awareness about another potent-and often unconsidered-risk marker: Lipoprotein(a), also known as Lp(a). This component of the blood is now being regarded as one of the most robust predictors of heart attack, stroke, and early cardiovascular disease-particularly in people who would otherwise appear “healthy”.
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