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Lipoprotein A: What is it and why you should be tested for it

Not all cholesterol risk is explained by LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. It turns out there’s another factor that impacts the significance of any LDL number obtained. That factor is Lipoprotein A also known as Lp(a). Bob Harper, the celebrity trainer...

Jan 20, 2018

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Jan 20, 2018

Lipoprotein A: What is it and why you should be tested f...

Not all cholesterol risk is explained by LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. It turns out there’s another factor that impacts the significance of...

Mar 18, 2017

Here come the ads for Repatha®

If you have high cholesterol, you need to know about the results of Amgen's Repatha® study. Highly anticipated by cardiologists and insurers, the trial...

Oct 29, 2016

Alternatives to statin medications

Approximately 20% of people who require treatment for high cholesterol cannot tolerate statin medications because they develop side effects. And it turns...

A person holding an aching muscle, a common statin side effect

Aug 5, 2016

Statin Side Effects: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You

Statins are valuable for many people, but several of their most common side effects went underreported for years. A cardiologist explains muscle...

Apr 15, 2016

Is Statin Intolerance Real?

Statin intolerance is real, but the SAMSON trial showed much of the symptom burden is a nocebo effect. A cardiologist argues that...

Apr 8, 2016

The Medical Establishment’s Blind Spot

Cholesterol-lowering medications, particularly statins, are widely recommended to reduce cardiovascular risk. That risk can be estimated using a “calculator” which provides an...