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What is lipoprotein-a?

Lipoproteins are molecules made of proteins and fat. They carry cholesterol and similar substances through the blood.

A blood test can be done to measure a specific type of lipoprotein called lipoprotein-a, or Lp(a). Lp(a) is considered a risk factor for heart disease.

Alternative Names:

Lp(a)

Posts on lipoprotein-a (58)

lipoprotein a - Neurology Community

- Mar 17, 2008

I'm 43yr old and had a small stroke recently. I'm a fit non smoker w/ no risk factors exce...

Osteodoc...your opinion please - Back & Neck Community

- Apr 04, 2007

Since going to chiro for SI problems(now more stable) & PT for SI & low back pain(mild disc...

Pain on tongue - Dental Health Community

- Apr 02, 2008

I have a painful spot on my tongue. There are no other symptoms, just this one spot that i...

eye dropes and Dilantin level - Eye Care Community

- Jan 25, 2008

I'm using Alphagant and Xalatan eye dropes and my Dilantan has gone up to 26 (usually 12) M...

Elevated Lipoprotein (a) and birth control pills - Heart Disease Community

- Aug 23, 2008

What is the increased risk for thrombosis when taking birth control pills (Yaz) with elevat...

worried about my lipoprotein a - Heart Disease Expert Forum

- Apr 30, 2006

I have a terrible family history of heart disease as posted before lost a dad and 2 brother...

brown spot??? - Women's Health Community

- Jun 27, 2006

hi its me again i had said like a week ago that i haven't had my period since may 10. I hav...

Lipoprotein(a) reduction problem? - Heart Disease Expert Forum

- Sep 23, 1999

Both my only brother and I have near 100 LPa: he does not take niacin. I take 3000mg of ...

Lipoprotein a - Heart Disease Community

- Sep 30, 2009

I am a 57 year old female athlete of normal weight on a low fat nutritious diet. BP 110/70...

test questions how to proceed - Heart Disease Expert Forum

- Sep 14, 2006

Hi and thank you in advance i have wrote before i have a bad family history of heart diseas...

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