In this episode, Dr. Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventative Cardiologist at @MayoClinic, gives us the scoop on lipoprotein (a) and how it can lead to heart disease. Order his book, Live Younger Longer, at: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/healthy-aging-books/living-younger-longer/ 

Dr. Kopecky answers questions like: 

*What is lipoprotein (a)? 

*How does lipoprotein (a) lead to heart disease? 

*How do you see if you have high levels of lipoprotein (a)? 

*How do you avoid an excess of lipoprotein (a)? 

*How do you get lipoprotein (a)? 

*Are there any treatments to lower your lipoprotein (a) levels or inhibit its effects? 

Live Younger Longer Podcast | Episode 17 

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Watch the rest of the episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-0wPfZ2Y6IYK0Tt924Ugr_urYP_80LOO 

You can pick up your copy of his book, Live Younger Longer, at: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/healthy-aging-books/living-younger-longer/