Study Links Hidden Genetic Particle Lp(a) to High Cardiovascular Risk

ScienceDaily · first seen 10.08.2026

A study of over 20,000 people reveals that elevated levels of the inherited lipoprotein Lp(a), which affects 1 in 5 people, significantly increase the risk of stroke and cardiovascular death.

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ScienceDaily — 1 in 5 people may carry this hidden genetic heart risk

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