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| Dyslipidemia: Lp(a) in focus
Deep within the lipid-rich core of an atherosclerotic plaque, we encounter clusters of lipoprotein(a) particles — dense, cholesterol-rich spheres that fuel plaque buildup and elevate vascular risk.
Similar to LDL, each particle carries a cholesterol core, but with a distinct, trailing tether: apolipoprotein(a).
This added protein makes lipoprotein(a) especially harmful — promoting plaque growth and impairing the body’s ability to dissolve clots.
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