Lp(a), a lesser known cholesterol, could be increasing your risk of heart attack 3x. A free Lp(a) blood test can provide you valuable insight into your heart attack risk.
Prolonged high Lp(a) levels increase risk of heart attack 3x.
There are currently no treatments yet for high Lp(a).
People with low LDL may still have a high Lp(a).
Lp(a) - A genetically determined type of cholesterol that puts you at greater risk of heart disease
A1c - An ongoing elevation of the sugar in your blood that negatively impacts your heart, blood vessels, kidneys, nerves, eyesight and more.
Creatinine / eGFR - How well your kidneys are filtering out waste and keeping your body in balance
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Care Access is a health research company improving access to research that brings about new cures and treatment for diseases. The Future of Medicine program by Care Access provides no-cost health screenings and access to health research.
Care Access is a health research company improving access to research that brings about new cures and treatment for diseases. The Future of Medicine program by Care Access provides no-cost health screenings and access to health research.
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Screening participants may receive financial compensation for time and travel, including up to $45 upon completion of their first blood test.
Each person may only complete this blood test once, unless otherwise invited by Care Access.
20% of the world's population has an elevated lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)], a very sticky protein (cholesterol) in your blood that is affected by genetics instead of lifestyle. A lipoprotein (a) test can help determine your Lp(a) levels, however, it is typically not covered by insurance.
Currently, there are no approved Lp(a) treatments on the market. Participants who screen will have access to learn about research options for the development of Lp(a) treatments.
Type 2 diabetes is diagnosed when your pancreas cannot create the hormone insulin that helps lower the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood.