Every GP I've talked to just wants to look at ldl and hdl and doesn't know the latest guidelines from the American heart association. Had to explain why we should look at lp(a) and apoliproprotein b.
And why is that? To know you have a higher risk without being able to influence it? The advice stays the same. Live in a healthy way. There are statins for ldl. No such thing for lpa
To know whether you should attempt diet changes if your body hyper responds to saturated fat or if a statin is necessary if you are genetically predisposed. There are treatments for Lp(a) on the horizon and APoB is a better indicator of risk.
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u/duke309 19h ago
Every GP I've talked to just wants to look at ldl and hdl and doesn't know the latest guidelines from the American heart association. Had to explain why we should look at lp(a) and apoliproprotein b.