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@leeosteo 1. I assume you are an older person . If your cac score is zero then it is likely you are not generating soft plaque or you would have calcification by now. Of course that could change. 2 Statins do nothing to lower your LPa and there is even a few small studies that show it might increase it. There are some new drugs that do and more in the pipeline. Also vitamin b3 (niacin) can lower it modestly but it has annoying side effects.

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@fmulhare , thanks for your response. I'm 69. I've read the same about statins not lowering Lpa and that statins may increase Lpa. I'm aware there are drugs in clinical trials that may address Lpa and are expected to complete by 2027. What is the drug today that can address Lpa?