Is it worth the cost to widely test the blood fat Lp(a)?

20/09/2025 7 min
Is it worth the cost to widely test the blood fat Lp(a)?

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Episode Synopsis


Lipoprotein(a) is another type of "bad cholesterol" that increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.Experts have looked at whether it would be cost effective to subsidise the blood test for Lp(a) so more people know their risk.