Interesting. I'm a big fan of knowing how much trouble I'm in. It effects my motivation. If I'm not at high risk, then some TacoBell and a MtDew sounds really good. But if I know I'm at extreme risk, I'll eat veggies and water the rest of my life.
My lp(a) level is 644.8mg. I just got diagnosed yesterday. I’m 30 years old, my father passed away due to a heart attack last year when he was 55 years old. I’m a personal trainer, I eat healthy, exercise, I don’t smoke or drink alcohol. It feels really hard knowing my number is really hard but at the same time I’m not gonna stop living my life and try my best to prevent by having a good diet and exercise. Thanks for the video!
Thank you Dr. Brewer for your excellent presentations. I have a lp(a) in the 70s and I’m 60 years old. I have a history of family heart disease. My standard lipid number were all good. My doctor immediately sent me for a calc score test. It came back zero. I have been a life long athlete and eat pretty close to a plant based diet. My point is lp (a) is not a death sentence and you can do something about it. Thank you again.
I exercise regularly. Watch what I eat, stopped drinking , and have good Cholesterol ## , and suffered a heart attack in December. Stent was placed and statins started . I found out yesterday my lp(a) was 302 versus acceptable range less than 75. Head is swimming with this harsh reality
260 nmol Lpa here., But 25 . When my doc explained it, if I'm honest it took quite a while to sink .. But like Chuck I'm aware of it and doing something right to hopefully prevent an event.. Thanks again doc 👍
@@PrevMedHealth Hi doc, i got to know the lp(a) thing when i started seeing your videos, thankyou for that. Mine was 47 mg/dl when i first checked. and now recently its 120mg/dl. How did it increased? I took niacin amide 500 mg Daily when i had around 47 mg/dl but it clearly doesn’t help. What should i do start enduracin because i dont like the flush it makes me anxious. How much dosage would be good for me? Although i had multiple ecg ,echo and one time stress test as i was very concerned about my heart but all is normal . My lipids are in the normal range with ldl around 80 and triglycerides/hdl ratio around 2.1 - 2.3. I’m 25 , my parents didnt have any heart disease till yet they are there 60’S but i do have family history from maternal side of strokes. I have been overweight almost all my life but in recent years i have lost a lot of weight and started eating clean i have been exercising daily for about 1.5 years now. Sorry for the length, but i’m for india and they dont see lp(a) a major thing here.
@@TheGuitaristization I’m having a similar problem accidentally did a cholesterol panel check in india a year ago and found my lp a was 32mg/dL slowly in a year now it’s 48mg/dL . I’m taking rusovastatin 5mg daily I see some improvement in my cholesterol but Lp(a) is increasing Dono y… I live in Switzerland and seen doctors who want me to ignore lp(a)… so I’m going to start enduracin 500 mg from this week, possibly it will reduce lp(a) … please share ur status too
So glad I found this video. I asked my doctor to do a cardio IQ blood test. He did not know how to read it. ApoB 144mg Lipoa 226 nm LDL 136. He wants to but me on a Statin? I need to find a video on how to naturally lower my ApoB . Any suggestions. Thank you !
Doctor, I believe that you have previously stated that rosuvastatin raises Lp(a). My BMI is 21 and my triglycerides over HDL is 1.0. I have never been tested for Lp(a). I am on 20 mg rosuvastatin and metoprolol. Should I press my cardiologist to check Lp(a)?
My lp a is in the 120 mg/dl range with prior heart attack and stents. I'm still getting blockages from recent stress test. I'm currently exploring enrolling in the Novartis anti sense drug trial. I just got in contact with a Stanford doctor who is part of the trial. DR. Brewer, I would like to know your opinion about this new drug and whether it would really benefit someone like me. Do you have any patient looking at enrolling in the drug trial?
Thanks again and again for great videos and education Dr Ford. I have "Lpa" 150, 3MI, STENT. My cardiologist said-STATIN! I take Rosuvastatin 10mg. What's your opinion about taking HIGH dose vitamin C for lowering Lap? Highly anticipated for answer😀
my doctor said he can't help me and its been hard to find anyone to understand this. Is there anyone that can help with labs online or help? Mine is super high.
I'm a 64 year old woman with no cardiac problems in my history but an Lp a of 239.9 nmol/l. Low inflammation markers, low BP, low resting insulin, blood glucose and triglycerides , good HDL. Living on a low carb diet with intermittent fasting. This makes LDL increase. Anything else you would recommend? Statins, PCSK9 inhibitors?
@@TheShumoby Great! CAC of zero and other tests look so good that cardiologist says he can't justify suggesting statins. I've become a carnivore and have decided to ignore the Lp little a.
Just found out about 30 minutes ago that my Lipo a is at 170. Maybe that's why my inflammation was off the charts earlier this year (and probably still is) which led to five stents put in my heart due to a CACS of 721. Maybe I'll just drink a fifth of Jack's and find a blizzard to wander off in. F*CK!
Dude stay positive please. I got a scary Lpa score . Remember the word fear stands for False Evidence Appearing Real. Mine is 69 and suppose to be about 29. I refuse to think I cant get this mo fo down ..you can to. It won't beat me I will beat it. Best wishes to ya.Skip
Hi, not a doc, but based on the hundreds of hours of videos I've watched, the best we can do is manage all other risk factors...and hope we make it till a drug gets approved. There are a few in phase three of trials, hopefully we'll see something by 2026.
![ApoB, LDL-C, Lp(a), and insulin as risk factors for cardiovascular disease [AMA 43 sneak peek]](/img/n.gif)
Interesting. I'm a big fan of knowing how much trouble I'm in. It effects my motivation.
If I'm not at high risk, then some TacoBell and a MtDew sounds really good.
But if I know I'm at extreme risk, I'll eat veggies and water the rest of my life.
Have you had a complete evaluation?
@@PrevMedHealth No I need to get that done. I get an annual checkup and monitor my cholesterol, but that's it. I need to get a complete checkup done.
step away from Taco Bell for good you'll be glad you did. I did
My lp(a) level is 644.8mg. I just got diagnosed yesterday. I’m 30 years old, my father passed away due to a heart attack last year when he was 55 years old. I’m a personal trainer, I eat healthy, exercise, I don’t smoke or drink alcohol. It feels really hard knowing my number is really hard but at the same time I’m not gonna stop living my life and try my best to prevent by having a good diet and exercise. Thanks for the video!
644 mg/dl or mg/L
Hi Carrie, consider joining Family Heart Foundation.
Same mine is 1500 - enjoy each day and live your life when life gives you lemons
@@HA-kw7vqhow much ldl
Are u ok now?
Thank you Dr. Brewer for your excellent presentations. I have a lp(a) in the 70s and I’m 60 years old. I have a history of family heart disease. My standard lipid number were all good. My doctor immediately sent me for a calc score test. It came back zero. I have been a life long athlete and eat pretty close to a plant based diet. My point is lp (a) is not a death sentence and you can do something about it.
Thank you again.
Thank you very much. I agree; it isn’t a death sentence, especially at those low levels.
70 mg/dL?
@@Rhythmandosyche Just looked it up. It is 89 mg/dL
@@escalera601 Thanks for sharing and great news for us Lp a folks!
@Bladerunner2043 Most of my life, yes. I do eat fish once in awhile.
I exercise regularly. Watch what I eat, stopped drinking , and have good Cholesterol ## , and suffered a heart attack in December. Stent was placed and statins started . I found out yesterday my lp(a) was 302 versus acceptable range less than 75. Head is swimming with this harsh reality
I’m excited about our consultation coming up!
260 nmol Lpa here., But 25 . When my doc explained it, if I'm honest it took quite a while to sink .. But like Chuck I'm aware of it and doing something right to hopefully prevent an event.. Thanks again doc 👍
Thank you very much for sharing that
@@PrevMedHealth Hi doc, i got to know the lp(a) thing when i started seeing your videos, thankyou for that. Mine was 47 mg/dl when i first checked. and now recently its 120mg/dl. How did it increased? I took niacin amide 500 mg Daily when i had around 47 mg/dl but it clearly doesn’t help. What should i do start enduracin because i dont like the flush it makes me anxious. How much dosage would be good for me? Although i had multiple ecg ,echo and one time stress test as i was very concerned about my heart but all is normal . My lipids are in the normal range with ldl around 80 and triglycerides/hdl ratio around 2.1 - 2.3. I’m 25 , my parents didnt have any heart disease till yet they are there 60’S but i do have family history from maternal side of strokes. I have been overweight almost all my life but in recent years i have lost a lot of weight and started eating clean i have been exercising daily for about 1.5 years now. Sorry for the length, but i’m for india and they dont see lp(a) a major thing here.
@@TheGuitaristization I’m having a similar problem accidentally did a cholesterol panel check in india a year ago and found my lp a was 32mg/dL slowly in a year now it’s 48mg/dL . I’m taking rusovastatin 5mg daily I see some improvement in my cholesterol but Lp(a) is increasing Dono y… I live in Switzerland and seen doctors who want me to ignore lp(a)… so I’m going to start enduracin 500 mg from this week, possibly it will reduce lp(a) … please share ur status too
@@shwethasankarr careful because while statins decrease LDL, they increase Lp(a) plasma levels. Might explain your increase.
I have read that niacin is good to lower Lp(a). I believe that a vit B complex covers so many different areas.
Thanks, Dr. Brewer. How is elevated LPa treated?
There is no treatment except a sort of dialysis. No drugs are available.
Thanks again Dr Ford for your response, highly appreciated 👍
Hello. I could not locate part 2. Could you provide a link? Most interesting!
So glad I found this video. I asked my doctor to do a cardio IQ blood test. He did not know how to read it. ApoB 144mg Lipoa 226 nm LDL 136.
He wants to but me on a Statin?
I need to find a video on how to naturally lower my ApoB . Any suggestions. Thank you !
Thank you very much for the helpful information
Addendum-vitamin C for lowering "Lpa"
If blood pressure is 125-130 in the morning and evening, but higher during day 135-155. Is blood presurre meds generally needed?
I would consider weight loss and a RESPeRATE first.
It’s generally accepted that Lp(a) doesn’t change, but I’ve measured mine at 76 and 120 nmol.
It clearly changes
Doctor, I believe that you have previously stated that rosuvastatin raises Lp(a). My BMI is 21 and my triglycerides over HDL is 1.0. I have never been tested for Lp(a). I am on 20 mg rosuvastatin and metoprolol. Should I press my cardiologist to check Lp(a)?
All of us should be screened for Lp(a)
Why your on rosuvastatin?
My lp a is in the 120 mg/dl range with prior heart attack and stents. I'm still getting blockages from recent stress test. I'm currently exploring enrolling in the Novartis anti sense drug trial. I just got in contact with a Stanford doctor who is part of the trial. DR. Brewer, I would like to know your opinion about this new drug and whether it would really benefit someone like me. Do you have any patient looking at enrolling in the drug trial?
Thanks for asking. The drugs are getting 80-90% reduction. I think they are an exciting development.
Hi. Any update please?
Yes, any updates
Thanks again and again for great videos and education Dr Ford. I have "Lpa" 150, 3MI, STENT. My cardiologist said-STATIN! I take Rosuvastatin 10mg. What's your opinion about taking HIGH dose vitamin C for lowering Lap? Highly anticipated for answer😀
How old are you
Did rosuvastatin reduced you're ldl cholesterol can you please tell?
my doctor said he can't help me and its been hard to find anyone to understand this. Is there anyone that can help with labs online or help? Mine is super high.
I'm a 64 year old woman with no cardiac problems in my history but an Lp a of 239.9 nmol/l. Low inflammation markers, low BP, low resting insulin, blood glucose and triglycerides , good HDL. Living on a low carb diet with intermittent fasting. This makes LDL increase. Anything else you would recommend? Statins, PCSK9 inhibitors?
Have you had an IMT, insulin survey, & cv inflammation panel?
No, will be having a TTE (echocardiogram), carotid ultrasound and getting a CAC score soon. I will mention these to my cardiologist.Thank you
@@LauraK93 how did it go?
@@TheShumoby Great! CAC of zero and other tests look so good that cardiologist says he can't justify suggesting statins. I've become a carnivore and have decided to ignore the Lp little a.
@@LauraK93hello
why we only focus on LDL, LPa etc.... for the risk factor, actually there are more, and they even have a heavier weight than LDL.
My lp (a) is less than 8.4 nanomoles/L.
LDL level? Whzt ki d of LDL?
Just found out about 30 minutes ago that my Lipo a is at 170. Maybe that's why my inflammation was off the charts earlier this year (and probably still is) which led to five stents put in my heart due to a CACS of 721. Maybe I'll just drink a fifth of Jack's and find a blizzard to wander off in. F*CK!
Dude stay positive please. I got a scary Lpa score . Remember the word fear stands for False Evidence Appearing Real.
Mine is 69 and suppose to be about 29. I refuse to think I cant get this mo fo down ..you can to. It won't beat me I will beat it. Best wishes to ya.Skip
I think there's a percentage of people with high LPa that have no CVD. I don't have any and I'm 58 and have high LPa.
Interesting. How high?
@@PrevMedHealth 184 nmol/l
@@robrae14how did you confirm that you do not have disease
Dr. i have very high LPa at 145 mg/dl , age 54, could you advice me ?
Hi, not a doc, but based on the hundreds of hours of videos I've watched, the best we can do is manage all other risk factors...and hope we make it till a drug gets approved. There are a few in phase three of trials, hopefully we'll see something by 2026.
@@WhiskeyCurious many thanks
In short control your metabolic health, you should do fine and may even live longer than average population !
There is no way to manage Lp(a). No physician should suggest otherwise.
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