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DiscussionAnyone else out there with extremely high lipoprotein (a)?
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It isn’t old… I agree with you…nothing is ever old with CAD and Lp(a). We women react differently to procedures and medications and have not been included in studies. E.g, They have found that women achieve higher plasma levels of beta blockers from same doses given to men, and women experience 100% more edema from Amlodipine than men. I think they are getting better at including us in the trials now…thanks to Jill Biden and her latest initiative for more clinical trials for women.
I am lucky to have mostly women doctors, but they don’t always know the differences. I do a lot of reading and know when to advocate for myself. That is the best we can do for right now…and watch out for each other on blogs when we can!
Stay healthy! We deserve the best.