Heart Matters

Understanding Lp(a): Clinical Implications of an Underrecognized Genetic Dyslipidemia

06.22.2023 - By ReachMDPlay

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Guest: Santica Marcovina, PhD, ScD

Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a unique apoB family lipoprotein that contains apo(a), which is a peculiar carbohydrate-rich protein covalently bound to an apoB lipoprotein. So are elevated Lp(a) levels a risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease? Dive into this episode, sponsored by Novartis, to find out. Sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. 6/23 278623

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