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Could You Help Me Understand The Difference In These 2
Question: could you help me understand the difference in these 2 test and what they mesn in corraluation with eachother?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
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Regarding your concern, I would explain that Lipoprotein(a), is a particle in your blood which carries cholesterol, fats and proteins. The amount your body makes is inherited from one or both parents and is determined by the genes passed on from your parents when you are born. It does not change very much during your lifetime. Diet and exercise seems to have little to no impact on the lipoprotein(a) level.
LDL is similar to lipoprotein (a), but it changes due to the diet, medications (statins), hormones, physical activity etc..
These two tests when result high, indicate an increased cardiovascular risk.
Lipoprotein (a) is related to your genes, while LDL can change due to a healthy diet, physical activity or medication.
For this reason, I would encourage you to follow a healthy diet, low in fat and sugar (Mediterranean diet is recommended) and perform regular physical activity.
Losing some weight if you are overweight will help too.
Hope to have been help to you!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that Lipoprotein(a), is a particle in your blood which carries cholesterol, fats and proteins. The amount your body makes is inherited from one or both parents and is determined by the genes passed on from your parents when you are born. It does not change very much during your lifetime. Diet and exercise seems to have little to no impact on the lipoprotein(a) level.
LDL is similar to lipoprotein (a), but it changes due to the diet, medications (statins), hormones, physical activity etc..
These two tests when result high, indicate an increased cardiovascular risk.
Lipoprotein (a) is related to your genes, while LDL can change due to a healthy diet, physical activity or medication.
For this reason, I would encourage you to follow a healthy diet, low in fat and sugar (Mediterranean diet is recommended) and perform regular physical activity.
Losing some weight if you are overweight will help too.
Hope to have been help to you!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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