lp(a) is 6x's more atherogenic albeit small total percentage.

it can be elevated with normal #ldl-c and normal #apob apo(b).

minimum measure once in lifetime

lp(a) can be normal then become elevated after menopause!--causing 'silent' disease

glad 4 specific meds soon #cvprev #lipids #cardiosky
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Muvalaplin reduced lipoprotein(a) measured using intact lipoprotein(a) and apolipoprotein(a)-based assays and was well tolerated.

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