Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: The deadly cholesterol you may not know you have
There’s a type of cholesterol serious enough to cause a life-threatening heart attack or stroke by middle age, and the scariest part is most who have elevated levels of it have no idea. The culprit is called lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a). Like LDL (low-density lipoprotein), the “bad cholesterol,” Lp(a) causes plaque buildup, but it’s unique because […] The type of cholesterol that causes a life-threatening heart attack or stroke by middle age is called lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a, which increases blood clots and inflammation, significantly increasing the risk of cardiovascular issues. Unlike other types of cholesterol, LP(a is not typically included in cholesterol checks, which are purely genetic and no amount of diet or exercise can lower your levels. Lp (a) is not usually included in most wellness exams. Learn more about this dangerous cholesterol.
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There’s a type of cholesterol serious enough to cause a life-threatening heart attack or stroke by middle age, and the scariest part is most who have elevated levels of it have no idea. The culprit is called lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a). Like LDL (low-density lipoprotein), the “bad cholesterol,” Lp(a) causes plaque buildup, but it’s unique because it increases blood clots and inflammation, significantly increasing the risk of a host of cardiovascular issues. Lp(a) is also purely genetic, which means no amount of diet or exercise can lower your levels. While cholesterol checks are part of most wellness exams, Lp(a) is not typically included. Learn more about this dangerous cholesterol.