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Lp(a) is the cause of heart/stroke attacks

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Interesting reading and something that has been written about on this site previously.

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sandybrown

Thank you, I did read this article.

I am not sure if my GP is ready for a Lp(a) test on my blood.

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Paul12

I assume you noticed that statins raise L(p)a?

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Raoudha in reply to Paul12

Statins raise Lpa but decrease inflammation I think

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Paul12 in reply to Raoudha

Yes and diet reduces inflammation without side effects

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Raoudha in reply to Paul12

It s very hard and very challenging when you have high Lpa

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Paul12 in reply to Raoudha

I agree especially when the mainstream view is it cannot be changed

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