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Demystifying Elevated Lipoproteins: How They Impact Heart Health in African Americans

Black Health Matters

She is an active member of the association of Black Cardiologists and co-chairs their Health and Public Policy Committee. Elevated Lipoprotein(a), often referred to as Lp(a), has been recognized as a significant risk factor for heart disease. Know Your Levels “There are many different types of cholesterol in our bodies.