Is there an easy way to see if you’re at increased risk for heart disease? It may have a lot to do with a little something called lipoprotein (a). In this episode, Dr. Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventative Cardiologist at @MayoClinic, gives us the scoop on lipoprotein (a) and how it can lead to heart disease. Dr. Kopecky answers questions like:
*What is lipoprotein (a)?
*How does lipoprotein (a) lead to heart disease?
*How do you see if you have high levels of lipoprotein (a)?
*How do you avoid an excess of lipoprotein (a)?
*How do you get lipoprotein (a)?
*Are there any treatments to lower your lipoprotein (a) levels or inhibit its effects?
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