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>Lp(a) levels are almost purely genetically determined and so elevated Lp(a) is essentially due to a poor roll of the genetic dice... For simplicity, we will de
by MPSimmons 9mo ago
>Lp(a) levels are almost purely genetically determined and so elevated Lp(a) is essentially due to a poor roll of the genetic dice... For simplicity, we will devote little further attention to either of these secondary risk factors”
As someone who rolled poorly on those genetic dice, I would like to complain. But also, disregarding a factor that impacts 20%[1] of the population seems disingenuous.
[1] - https://familyheart.org/family-sharing-tools/high-lpa-family-tools https://familyheart.org/family-sharing-tools/high-lpa-family...
- brandonb 9mo agoLepodisiran has reduced Lp(a) by 94% in clinical trails. After it gets approved, IMO the author should re-write this section.