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One in five people worldwide have a specific type of LDL called Liproprotein(a)\u00a0which can lead to heart attacks or strokes in people who appear to be perfectly healthy.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

By Murray Sherriffs<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research has determined that one in five Canadians have high levels of Lipoprotein-A in their blood streams, offering them a greater risk of a heart attack or stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s no routine screening and no symptoms that could predict a health incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A group of doctors for the Canadian Lp(a) Working Group, reporting in Canadian Journal of Cardiology, <\/em>is working to increase awareness among family physicians.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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