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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.

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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.

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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.

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