Live Younger Longer

One Simple Way to See If You're At Risk for Heart Disease

Episode Summary

Is there an easy way to see if you're at increased risk for heart disease? It may have a lot to do with a little something called lipoprotein (a).

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventative Cardiologist at @MayoClinic, gives us the scoop on lipoprotein (a) and how it can lead to heart disease. Order his book, Live Younger Longer, at: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/healthy-aging-books/living-younger-longer/ 

Dr. Kopecky answers questions like: 

*What is lipoprotein (a)? 

*How does lipoprotein (a) lead to heart disease? 

*How do you see if you have high levels of lipoprotein (a)? 

*How do you avoid an excess of lipoprotein (a)? 

*How do you get lipoprotein (a)? 

*Are there any treatments to lower your lipoprotein (a) levels or inhibit its effects? 

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