High Lp(a): what should you actually do?
High Lp(a): what should you actually do? 🫀 Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is largely genetically determined and is only minimally affected by diet, exercise, or weight loss. So when Lp(a) is elevated, the goal is not to “chase the number,” but to reduce overall cardiovascular risk. 📌 1. Assess the overall risk. An Lp(a) >50 mg/dL is considered an important risk modifier. It should be interpreted together with age, blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, LDL-C, family history, and any
