Research physician Shirin Ibrahim of Amsterdam UMC (and now OLVG) explains in a 6-minute video what Lp(a) is and what the consequences of elevated Lp(a) levels can be.
Lp(a) is a lipid particle composed of an LDL particle with an apolipoprotein(a) tail.
Elevated Lp(a) levels are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Want to learn more about Lp(a)? Check out the Lipid Tools website .
For the version with English subtitles, click here.
