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Cardiovascular
Lp(a)
Lipoprotein(a) — a genetically determined lipoprotein that is a potent driver of atherosclerosis and thrombosis.
Optimal Range
< 30 nmol/L (low risk) · > 125 nmol/L (high risk)
Why It Matters
Lp(a) is ~90% genetically determined and does not respond to diet or exercise. Elevated Lp(a) is an independent, causal risk factor for heart attack and aortic stenosis. It only needs to be measured once in a lifetime.