| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Medicine News -- Scienc | 1 IN 5 PEOPLE MAY CARRY THIS HIDDEN GENETIC HEART RISK | 6 hrs ago |
Very high levels of the inherited cholesterol-related particle Lp(a) were linked to a greater risk of major cardiovascular events, particularly stroke and cardiovascular death, in a study of more than 20,000 people. Since elevated Lp(a) often flies completely under the radar, a simple blood test could uncover hidden heart risk that standard cholesterol testing may miss.
Health & Medicine News -- Scienc reports that very high levels of the inherited cholesterol-related particle Lp(a) were linked to a greater risk of major cardiovascular events, particularly stroke and cardiovascular death, in a study of more than 20,000 people.
The report adds: Since elevated Lp(a) often flies completely under the radar, a simple blood test could uncover hidden heart risk that standard cholesterol testing may miss.
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