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I have posted this previously. I am often asked as to what cardiometabolic workup I advise. Of course, this needs to be adapted to the individual patient. Some tests are once per lifetime and need not be repeated if previously done. @nationallipid @society_eas https://t.co/jXjF5qXPrt

when a patient comes to me and says their father or grandfather or aunt, or all three, died of “premature” heart disease, elevated Lp(a) is the first thing I look for. It is the most prevalent hereditary risk factor for heart disease, and its danger is amplified by the fact that it is still largely flying under the radar of Medicine 2.0, although

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I am rewriting this post and deleting the old one, as I don't want to mislead anyone with my previous error. Apologies to all I have confused! Here goes... I'm sharing this story with permission. 55-year-old male (eats mainly fatty meat, eggs and dairy - yes, if you know anything about the... See more