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What is Lipoprotein(a) and What Does it Mean for You?

Dr. Kang Health Professional Cardiologist Steven Kang, MD, is a general cardiologist and cardiac... Send Message Subscribe: Dr. Kang

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Our body's lipids such as triglycerides and cholesterol are insoluble in circulating plasma (the fluid component of our blood.) In order to carry around these lipids, we must package them with proteins to make them dissolve in plasma. These proteins are called apolipoproteins. Apolipopro...

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There are other ways to lower Lp(a)
Karl
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 01:46 PM
There are other ways to lower Lp(a) http://www.trackyourplaque.com/library/fl_01-019lpa_treatments.asp

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