What is normal range for lipoprotein A?

Normal Results Normal values are below 30 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter), or 1.7 mmol/L. Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.

What level of lipoprotein A is high?

There is evidence that the risk of heart disease may start to rise at 30 mg/dl (about 75 nmol/L), and it rises more steeply at levels of 50 mg/dL (about 125 nmol/L) and higher. An estimated one in seven people are at or above this threshold.

Is lipoprotein a hereditary?

Early family studies established the genetic nature of the trait and twin studies found that the heritability of Lp(a) is very high, exceeding 90 % in populations of European and African descent [22, 23].

How does lipoprotein a cause heart disease?

Made in your liver and then entering your bloodstream, lipoprotein(a) has been shown to build up under the inner lining of arteries. This buildup may contribute to the development of atherosclerosis—the formation of fatty plaques in your arteries that can lead to heart disease, heart attack, and stroke.

What does lipoprotein A indicate?

Lipoprotein (a) is a type of LDL (bad) cholesterol. A high level of lipoprotein (a) may mean you are at risk for heart disease. Other names: cholesterol Lp(a), Lp(a)

What does lipoprotein a test for?

A lipoprotein (a) test is used to check for risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart diseases. It is not a routine test. It is usually only given to people who have certain risk factors, such as a family history of heart disease.

Does everyone have lipoprotein A?

Lp(a) is common in the general population, but there are racial differences that may explain why some people are at higher risk of heart disease. South Asians have the highest prevalence, with 35 percent of their population having Lp(a) greater than 50 milligrams per deciliter, followed by Africans at 30 percent.

Is lipoprotein A genetic?

Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a highly atherogenic lipoprotein that is under strong genetic control by the LPA gene locus. Genetic variants including a highly polymorphic copy number variation of the so called kringle IV repeats at this locus have a pronounced influence on Lp(a) concentrations.

Is lipoprotein A serious?

Lipoprotein (a) is a type of LDL (bad) cholesterol. A high level of lipoprotein (a) may mean you are at risk for heart disease.

Is high lipoprotein a hereditary?

Lipoprotein(a) levels are 75% to 95% heritable and predominately determined by single-nucleotide variants at the LPA gene and copy number variants specifically in the kringle IV type 2 domain.

What does high lipoprotein mean?

High lipoprotein level: High lipoprotein level refers to an abnormally high blood level of a type of cholesterol that is linked to an increased risk for heart disease. See detailed information below for a list of 5 causes of High lipoprotein level, Symptom Checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

What is very low lipoprotein?

Very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) is a particle containing triglycerides and cholesterol and protein that is made by the liver. VLDL goes up with diets that contain a lot of fat, sugar, or alcohol. It can also be high in conditions such as diabetes and kidney disease.

What is a high LP level?

A high Lp(a) level may increase a person’s risk for developing CVD and cerebral vascular disease. High Lp(a) can occur in people with a normal lipid profile. An elevated level of Lp(a) is thought to contribute to risk of heart disease independently of other lipids.