A blood test that measures lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] has received breakthrough device designation from the US Food and Drug Administration. The Tina-quant Lp(a) RxDx assay, developed by Roche in ...

Dennis R. Leahy, MD, shares his POV on the value of making Lp(a) testing universal, not only to inform patients and their clinicians of the high CV risks, but to make way for potential treatments.

A panel discussion titled “Elevated Lipoprotein(a): Raise Your Game and Lower Your (Risk) Score?” presented at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2023, which convened in ...

New guidelines for managing cholesterol call for more aggressive prevention and earlier treatment, including a recommendation that all adults be tested once for lipoprotein(a), a genetic risk marker ...

The evidence implicating high levels of lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), as a risk predictor for heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions has outpaced the science of what to do about the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Talk to your doctor about getting your lipoprotein(a) levels tested. (Getty Images) Sandra Revill Tremulis was a healthy ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, today announced its collaboration with Novartis to increase access to Lipoprotein(a)–Lp(a)–testing and programs. Now, ...

Lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a)) is associated with an increased risk of premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), even among individuals ...

Most people know about “good” and “bad” cholesterol. But few realise there is another type called lipoprotein(a). It can raise the risk of heart attacks and strokes, even in people who do everything ...

Worried about high cholesterol levels? Well, apart from taking a good diet, working out, and changing your lifestyle, here’s one thing doctors advise you to do, especially if you are in your early 30s ...