Lipoprotein A: What It Is and What It Indicates
Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a unique lipid particle in the blood, structurally similar to LDL cholesterol—often referred to as “bad cholesterol”—but with a key difference: it is bound to a specific protein called apolipoprotein(a). This additional component makes Lp(a) particularly “sticky”, promoting arterial wall deposition, contributing to atherosclerosis, and increasing cardiovascular risk. Unlike LDL cholesterol, […]
