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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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rogerwriter | @rogerwriter | 5 hours ago
In reply to @betsya "@rogerwriter I understand that Crestor may raise Lp(a) slightly in some people, but with my Lp(a)..." + (show)
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I understand that Crestor may raise Lp(a) slightly in some people, but with my Lp(a) around 600, that's not what I'm focused on. My goal is to get my LDL as low as possible. I've worked with my doctor for two years and have my LDL down to 48.

From my perspective, Lp(a) is going to be there whether I like it or not. What I can control is the amount of LDL cholesterol available to be carried into my arteries. If lowering my LDL reduces the chance of plaque building up in my LAD—the so-called widow-maker artery—then that's where I want to put my effort. Until there is a better treatment for Lp(a), keeping my LDL very low is the best strategy I have.

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@betsya Merk’s new cholesterol pill is due out early in 2027.

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