Anyone has high Lp(a).

[sellbuyboy]

Very high will die?

 

[XiaoChilli]

@lampano

 

[sellbuyboy]

@lampano

Y him

 

[articland05]

what is LPA?
Lasting Power of Attorney?

 

[dxdx999]

Control your cholesterol lo

 

[megaweb]

Very high will die?

Yes. Over time, high levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol build up as plaque, leading to atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries). This increases the risk of serious complications like angina (chest pain), heart attacks, and strokes.

 

[moonlighter_sg]

Based on latest findings, mostly affecting middle age and older people (age 70 to 100). If you are happy to live and enjoy until 50 to 60, then continue eating high cholesterol food.

 

[Thoreldan]

Mine quite low, touching my ankles liao

 

[LoUsyGamER]

Very high will die?

Increase chance of getting stroke and heart attack

 

[sellbuyboy]

Then high no hope Liao?

 

[trento]

Got studies say lower cholesterol affect sex drive. Sounds serious too

 

[buttbERry]

must really take care of health

 

[NintendoSwitch]

Yes. Over time, high levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol build up as plaque, leading to atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries). This increases the risk of serious complications like angina (chest pain), heart attacks, and strokes.

Poly doctor said to take fish oil to control bad cholesterol. Take and take like no difference. Only spent a lot of money.

 

[NintendoSwitch]

Got studies say lower cholesterol affect sex drive. Sounds serious too

Raising my cholesterol now?

 

[trento]

Raising my cholesterol now?

From AI, really scary.

Key Findings on Statins and ED
Potential Link: Recent studies have identified a statistically significant association between statin use and increased reporting of ED, particularly in certain demographic groups.

Specific Medications: Some research indicates that specific statins, such as atorvastatin, might have a causal relationship with ED.

 

[sellbuyboy]

anyone done test before an Lp(a) is high? What is next to come huh?

 

[lampano]

@lampano

good choice!!!

 

[cet87]

got 1 friend with high LPA, refuse to jiak med.

he slept and never woke up.

 

[Can Or Not]

What’s the thing

 

[lampano]

"High LPA" refers to elevated levels of Lipoprotein(a), a type of blood particle that significantly increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and aortic valve disease because it promotes plaque buildup and clotting in arteries, often running in families and requiring a specific blood test for diagnosis, with management focusing on lifestyle changes and potentially advanced therapies as research progresses.

What High Lp(a) Means

• A Dangerous LDL Variant: Lp(a) is a variation of LDL ("bad") cholesterol, but it's more prone to causing plaque and clots, similar to how it deposits cholesterol in artery walls.
  
  
• • Causes Blockages: High levels lead to atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries) and can block blood flow to the heart, brain, and limbs.
    
  • Inflammation & Clotting: It promotes inflammation and increases the tendency for blood to clot.
    

Risks Associated with High Lp(a)
Heart attack, Stroke, Calcific Aortic Valve Disease (CAVD), and Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).

What to Do If You Have High Lp(a)

• • Get Tested: A specific Lp(a) blood test (often recommended if you have early heart disease in your family). Levels above 50 mg/dL (125 nmol/L) are considered high risk.
    
  • Consult a Doctor: Discuss a heart-healthy plan with a cardiologist.
    
  • Lifestyle: Maintain a healthy diet, exercise, avoid smoking, get enough sleep, and manage other risk factors like blood pressure and cholesterol.
    
  • Medications: Statins and other LDL-lowering drugs can help, and specific Lp(a)-lowering treatments are in development.
    
  • Family: Inform family members, as it's often an inherited condition.