New Test for Lp(a) Allows More Accurate LDL-Cholesterol Results - Medscape

A new method of directly measuring Lp(a) has been shown to allow more accurate values for LDL cholesterol to be calculated in some patients, which could alter their chosen treatment strategy.

A new study has drawn attention to inaccurate measurement of LDL-cholesterol levels in some patients with current assays, which could lead to incorrect therapeutic approaches. The patient groups mos… [+5557 chars]

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