The Role of LP little A in Heart Disease Risk

This chapter discusses the importance of family health history in determining an individual's risk of heart disease and focuses on a genetic marker called LP little A. They interview a leading cardiologist who explains the strong association between elevated levels of LP little A and coronary heart disease, stroke, and narrowing of the Arctic valve. The chapter also explores the challenges in treating this genetic risk factor and the development of new therapies to lower LP little A levels.