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High levels of cholesterol in the blood can increase the risk of CHD.

Lipoprotein (a), the stubborn cholesterol that layers up heart vessels quickly and can’t be tamed by statins, causes recurrent heart disease. Indians have higher levels and the only way to manage them is to push down LDL levels to 30 mg/dL for those with co-morbidities, say cardiologists

Elevated levels of Lipoprotein(a), a subtype of "bad cholesterol," in bloodstreams are a risk factor for recurrent coronary heart disease (CHD) in persons

Get latest articles and stories on Health at LatestLY. Elevated levels of Lipoprotein(a), a subtype of "bad cholesterol," in bloodstreams are a risk factor for recurrent coronary heart disease (CHD) in persons 60 and older, according to the results of a recent study that studied the issue over a 16-year period. The results, published today in Current Medical Research & Opinion, suggest that current cholesterol-lowering medications may not be effective at reducing the risk of recurrent CHD - such as a heart attack - due to elevated Lp(a). Health News | Increased Level...

Increased levels of lipoprotein(a), a variant of "bad cholesterol" in the bloodstream, are a risk factor for recurrent coronary heart disease (CHD) in people aged 60 or over, according to the results of a new study which tracked the issue over the course of 16 years.