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Anyone else out there with extremely high lipoprotein (a)?

Posted by csage1010 (Sue) @csage1010, Feb 21, 2022

Hi! I just found out that I have an extremely high lipoprotein (a) of 515 nmol/L. I'm terrified; it's that high. I'm 58 years old and my total cholesterol is 212. My LDL is 141, and my HDL is just 40. My cholesterol/HDL ratio is 5.3. Of course it's a long weekend and I may not be able to reach my doctor tomorrow. I have watched a couple of informational sessions online from various doctors discussing elevated LP(a), but no one mentions anything close to how high mine is. Is there anyone else out there with severely elevated Lp(a)? Thanking you in advance. Sue M.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 11, 2022
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Hi, thank you, that was a very helpful video. I don’t get to meet with the lipid specialist for another month. My primary has started me on a statin and baby aspirin in the meantime.

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@csage1010

I'm glad to hear that you will be starting a statin and aspirin. Those are great protective measures.
Will you post again with updates?

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csage1010 (Sue) | @csage1010 | Mar 11, 2022
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Hello @csage1010

This is a great question. I know that you have looked at some videos already, but I found one that helps explain this problem quite well. Here is the link, https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/cardiovascular-diseases/videos/the-lowdown-on-lipoprotein-a/vid-20475871

Has your cardiologist made any recommendations regarding this high level?

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Hi, thank you, that was a very helpful video. I don’t get to meet with the lipid specialist for another month. My primary has started me on a statin and baby aspirin in the meantime.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 11, 2022

Hello @csage1010

This is a great question. I know that you have looked at some videos already, but I found one that helps explain this problem quite well. Here is the link, https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/cardiovascular-diseases/videos/the-lowdown-on-lipoprotein-a/vid-20475871

Has your cardiologist made any recommendations regarding this high level?

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