Getting a standard cholesterol screening may soon involve one more blood test that has been around for decades but is rarely used. Evidence continues to mount showing that the additional analysis can flag otherwise unknown risks of dangerous heart problems resulting from plaque buildup in arteries.
The threshold of Lp(a) linked to increased risk for cardiovascular events may be different for primary and secondary prevention populations, new data suggested.
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Over 40% of U.S. adults with high cholesterol don't know they have it and aren't getting treatment, according to new research published in JAMA Cardiology. Here's what to know, including why diagnosing and treating high cholesterol is important.
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