Currently available therapies such as niacin and PCSK9 inhibitors such as Repatha (evolocumab) and Praluent (alirocumab) can reduce Lp (a) levels, but their impact is modest. Another challenge in ...
Elevated levels of lipoprotein (a) is a genetic disease that causes cardiovascular disease. Steven Nissen, M.D., addresses why it’s important to find treatments for this genetic risk factor.