Nick West, MD, cardiologist, chief medical officer, and divisional vice president of global medical affairs at Abbott's ...

Researchers have discovered an experimental medication that significantly reduces a cholesterol-like particle that can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

A new study has found that apolipoprotein B particle count and lipoprotein(a) count were critical indicators of risk for ...

Cardiovascular disease remains the world's top killer, but early detection through better blood testing could dramatically ...

BACKGROUND: Elevated plasma levels of Lp(a) [lipoprotein(a)] are a causal risk factor for coronary heart disease and stroke ...

In particular, the study suggests that hormone therapy may lower levels of lipoprotein(a), a genetic risk factor associated ...

For almost 60 years, measuring cholesterol levels in the blood has been the best way to identify individuals at high risk of cardiovascular disease.

For almost 60 years, measuring cholesterol levels in the blood has been the best way to identify individuals at high risk of cardiovascular disease. In a new study, researchers have shown ...