Health · 4 hours ago
Many people have 'sticky cholesterol' gene raising heart attack risk
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Around a fifth of the global population exhibits elevated levels of Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), with its prevalence being primarily genetic rather than lifestyle-related. Higher Lp(a) levels mean a greater risk of strokes, heart attacks and premature death after treatments. The NHS does not routinely test for Lp(a) for those over 40, despite cardiology recommendations.
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