Genetic vs. lifestyle small LDLby
Dr. William D.
transfer protein, hepatic lipase, lipoproteinlipase, and others). But it is such a sharp distinction... lipoproteins (NMR)
LDL particle number 2310 nmol/L
Small LDL: 1893 nmol/L (1893/2310 = 81.9% of total, a severe...
Lipitor-ologistby
Dr. William D.
, such as lipoproteinlipase or apo C3.
I then ask: What can be done that is easy and safe and preferably related... of lipoproteinlipase in which triglyceride levels can exceed 1000 mg/dl, high enough to cause pancreatic damage...
Lipoprotein(a)--neglected and unappreciatedby
Dr. William D.Lipoprotein(a), or just Lp(a) to its close friends and neighbors, is among the most underappreciated and neglected of causes of coronary plaque. It's the Rodney Dangerfield of lipoproteins.
Lp...
Lipoprotein(a) treatment alternativesby
Dr. William D.
A question from a reader:
Two years ago, my doctor recommended a comprehensive lipid screening because both of my parents had heart disease. My only blood component way out of line was LP (a) [lipoprotein(a)]. It was 130...
Lipoprotein(a) Research Foundationby
Dr. William D.
There is no longer any doubt that lipoprotein(a) is a major causal factor in heart disease:
Meta-analysis (combined re-analysis) of 27 prospective studies:
Danesh J et al. Lipoprotein...
More lipoproteins zero!by
Dr. William D.
A few posts back , I talked about how more people are showing us zero lipoprotein(a) and zero..., it’s now up to 9 people: 9 people who have achieved zero lipoprotein(a) and zero small LDL...
Lipoprotein(a): Surprising Poll Resultsby
Dr. William D.
No doubt, our little informal poll asking readers whether they have lipoprotein(a), is skewed... .
Thus, our reasons to form The Lipoprotein(a) Research Foundation. Steps to gain tax-exempt status are being pursued...
Lipoprotein(a) and small LDLby
Dr. William D.
It's been my suspicion for some time that the combination of lipoprotein(a), or Lp... attack at age 40.
Keep a lookout for this when you have lipoprotein testing. Conveniently, niacin...
Prototypical Lipoprotein(a)by
Dr. William D.
Here's the prototypical male with lipoprotein(a)
Several features stand out in the majority of men with lipoprotein(a), Lp(a)
Slender--Sometimes absurdly so: BMIs of 21-23 are not uncommon...
Why haven't you heard about lipoprotein(a)?by
Dr. William D.Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is the combined product of a low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particle joined with the liver-produced protein, apoprotein(a).
Apoprotein(a)'s characteristics...