Understanding Lipoprotein Risk
Measuring lipoproteins, particularly Lp, is crucial even if APOB levels appear optimal, as genetic factors can influence overall risk. Cascade testing for family members is recommended if Lp abnormalities are found. Recent trials have shown that lowering Lp can further reduce residual cardiovascular risk, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive lipid management.In this clip
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Is there information on what to do if levels of apolipoprotein B (APOB) and lipoprotein(a) \[LP(a)] are high?
What do you do if you have high ApoB and LP(a)?
Is there a serious risk of cardiovascular disease if my LDL-c is 165 mg/dl, Lp(a) is 83.5 mg/dl, triglycerides are 104 mg/dl, apoB is 1.04 g/l, apoA1 is 1.72 g/l, and the ratio of apoB to apoA1 is 0.60? I am 53 years old, weigh 83 kg, and measure 184 cm. I eat healthy and sleep well.