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questionhorror OP t1_j29jxls wrote
Reply to comment by gsoClarke in TIL there is a genetic disorder many people have with something called Lipoprotein (a), and it puts people at high risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and aortic stenosis. It’s 100% genetic, can’t be corrected, and can only be treated with aggressive cholesterol control. by questionhorror
What medications did they put you on? I have to take blood thinners and have to take a statin and a statin injection as well.
I’m so glad you’re okay.
questionhorror OP t1_j297rqt wrote
Reply to TIL there is a genetic disorder many people have with something called Lipoprotein (a), and it puts people at high risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and aortic stenosis. It’s 100% genetic, can’t be corrected, and can only be treated with aggressive cholesterol control. by questionhorror
It can be diagnosed with a blood test and your doctor will need to get your cholesterol as low as they can to minimize the risk of plaque buildup. They may also want to put you on plavix and aspirin.
questionhorror OP t1_j29oe43 wrote
Reply to comment by poktanju in TIL there is a genetic disorder many people have with something called Lipoprotein (a), and it puts people at high risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and aortic stenosis. It’s 100% genetic, can’t be corrected, and can only be treated with aggressive cholesterol control. by questionhorror
No, but I’m really glad they covered this! I have it and am trying to get the word out. I didn’t know where else to share it. I want people to know this is a thing and get checked.