#174 Lp(a) and ASCVD Risk: 5 Pearls Segment

Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast

What does Lipoprotein(a) tell us that a standard lipid panel doesn’t? Should we be testing everyone for it? Dive into the genetics, clinical implications, and evolving management strategies for Lp(a). Learn how to interpret results, counsel patients, and navigate topics with limited data like aspirin and PCSK9 inhibitors in treatment.

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Timestamps:

(02:17) | Pearl 1: What makes Lp(a) unique? How does it raise ASCVD risk?

(10:32) | Pearl 2: Who should be tested for Lp(a)? When and why?

(16:54) | Pearl 3: Understanding and interpreting Lp(a) levels

(24:04) | Pearl 4: How does an elevated Lp(a) affect management?

(37:05)| Pearl 5: The role of aspirin and PCSK9 inhibitors in Lp(a)


Tags: CoreIM, Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Preventive Cardiology, Atherosclerosis, Lipid Management, Medical Education, IMCore, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Student



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What does Lipoprotein(a) tell us that a standard lipid panel doesn’t? Should we be testing everyone for it? Dive into the genetics, clinical implications, and evolving management strategies for Lp(a). Learn how to interpret results, counsel patients, and navigate topics with limited data like aspirin and PCSK9 inhibitors in treatment.

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🔹 Transcript and Show Notes

Timestamps:

(02:17) | Pearl 1: What makes Lp(a) unique? How does it raise ASCVD risk?

(10:32) | Pearl 2: Who should be tested for Lp(a)? When and why?

(16:54) | Pearl 3: Understanding and interpreting Lp(a) levels

(24:04) | Pearl 4: How does an elevated Lp(a) affect management?

(37:05)| Pearl 5: The role of aspirin and PCSK9 inhibitors in Lp(a)


Tags: CoreIM, Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Preventive Cardiology, Atherosclerosis, Lipid Management, Medical Education, IMCore, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Student



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2025-04-02 43 min
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