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Increased levels of Lipoprotein(a) can raise the risk of recurrent coronary heart disease: Study

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Increased levels of Lipoprotein(a) can raise the risk of recurrent coronary heart disease: Study

ANI | Updated: Jun 18, 2023 18:38 IST England [UK], June 18 (ANI): Elevated levels of Lipoprotein(a), a subtype of “bad cholesterol,” in bloodstreams are a risk factor for recurrent coronary heart disease (CHD) in persons 60 and older, according to the results of a recent study that studied the issue over a 16-year period.The … [Read more…]

Elevated lipoprotein(a) predicts recurrent heart disease in seniors

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Elevated lipoprotein(a) predicts recurrent heart disease in seniors

A 16-year study, published Tuesday in Current Medical Research & Opinion, indicates that future therapeutics to reduce elevated lipoprotein(a) might help prevent recurrent CHD. CHD is the most common type of heart disease and the most common cause of heart attacks. It occurs when the arteries that supply the heart with oxygen-rich blood … [Read more…]