New Study Shows Long-term LDL Cholesterol Lowering Reduces Heart Attacks and Prevents Cardiac Death
For people with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) the message from a study published today in the journal Circulation and presented at the annual European Society of Cardiology (ESC) meeting … Read More →
So, what are some of the early signs of heart disease? And what should you do if you experience them? My advice, is to recommend that you seek medical attention, if you experience any of the following symptoms:
Chest Pain – often described as tightness, pressure, squeezing or aching beneath the … Read More →
Awareness of the impact of high lipoprotein(a) as an important genetic risk factor for heart disease is growing. Today, lipoprotein(a) treatments are limited, but there is exciting progress being made with new Lp(a) treatments in clinical studies.
Over the last few months, I have had an increasing … Read More →
Here are answers to some of the most common questions related to testing for Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a).
Should I get my Lipoprotein(a) levels tested?
You should have your Lp(a) levels tested if you fall under any of the following categories:
You have familial hypercholesterolemia (FH)
You … Read More →
Lipoprotein (a), sometimes called “Lp little a,” is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The level of Lp(a) found in your blood is entirely determined by genes passed to you by your parents.
Your Lp(a) level can’t be modified through diet or exercise. It remains stable throughout … Read More →
COVID-19 continues to dominate the news. As I write this blog the United States is reporting 793,919 confirmed cases and 42,474 deaths – the numbers change daily. Lots of data is emerging from China, Italy, and the hardest hit places in the United States such as New York City. While this … Read More →
As the days go by we are learning more about the cardiac complications related to infection with COVID-19. One concern that has emerged is the potential increased cardiac risk for people with elevated Lipoprotein(a) levels, or Lp(a) for short. As you likely know, people with familial hypercholesterolemia … Read More →
As coronavirus virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to spread in the United States and worldwide, the Family Heart Foundation has received several questions related to the risk posed by COVID 19 for people with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) and potential concerns about FH treatments at … Read More →
Dear Friends:
We find ourselves in one of the most challenging situations in world history. It is crucial for all of us to follow the guidance on handling the coronavirus (COVID-19) provided by the CDC, which is updated daily. This said, it is important for our FH community to be aware of the … Read More →
You may have heard about Lipoprotein (a), Lp(a) or often referred to as “Lp little a.” Lp(a) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease.The level of Lp(a) found in a person’s blood is entirely genetically predetermined. This means that unlike other cardiac risk factors, Lp(a) can’t … Read More →
