Is lipoprotein A serious?
Is lipoprotein A serious? Lipoprotein (a) is a type of LDL (bad) cholesterol. A high level of lipoprotein (a) may mean you are at risk for heart disease. What is a good lipoprotein A level? Normal values for this test are less than 30 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). In many instances, people will have no detectable levels of Lp(a) in their bloodstream. If your results are greater than the 30 mg/dL threshold, this may indicate increased risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack, or stroke. How high is too high for lipoprotein A? Everybody should have their Lp(a) concentration measured once in...