The ability of niacin to influence LDL-P is under active investigation and it appears that the beneficial effects of niacin extend beyond the traditional evaluation of the 'lipid profile.' Taken ...

Coronary artery disease is a serious but common type of heart disease that can lead to heart attacks. A recent study suggests that measuring levels of apolipoprotein B particles and lipoprotein(a) ...

While low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles are much more abundant than lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] particles and carry the greatest overall risk for coronary heart disease (CHD), on a per-particle basis ...

Exercise has a direct influence on LDL metabolism and a positive impact on cholesterol size. 13 One explanation for the benefits of exercise is that a TG-rich environment fosters formation of sdLDL; ...

Contemporary guidelines do not generally endorse universal screening ...

Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] plays a key role in assessing cardiovascular risk, making awareness efforts equally essential for prevention and early intervention. Lp(a) is a lipid particle, like an LDL ...

Review in The Lancet finds that one in five globally are at risk of contracting cardiovascular diseases, because they carry a genetic risk of high levels of a specific lipoprotein, which can be tested ...

All sex, race, and risk category groups appeared to be affected by the heart disease risk posed by elevated lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), according to pooled analysis of primary prevention studies.

When heart disease runs in your family, your cholesterol goals shift significantly. This genetic connection transforms you from an average-risk individual to someone requiring more vigilant monitoring ...