gsoClarke t1_j29jm26 wrote on December 30, 2022 at 5:06 PM

I've never had a problem with LDL (90), BP (120/70), heart rate (48-54), nor chest pain, and I live a fairly active life playing pickleball several times a week. On 10/27/22 I suffered an acute STEMI, ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction from 5 blockages, 4 of 100% and one of 60-70%. Oh my!

Got 4 stents in 3 places and 2 angioplasties. Then they checked the lipoprotein a. Turns out my LP(a) is 48, twice what would be expected. Apparently, that stuff is very sticky.

I'm good now with a short run anyway. Was back playing pickleball in 3 weeks, and I feel great. I'm interested to see what the research will reveal about lowering LP(a).

questionhorror OP t1_j29jxls wrote on December 30, 2022 at 5:08 PM

What medications did they put you on? I have to take blood thinners and have to take a statin and a statin injection as well.

I’m so glad you’re okay.

a_ill t1_j2a4cio wrote on December 30, 2022 at 7:17 PM

One needs to have LDL under 60 to be safe from atherosclerosis (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735109717412320?via%3Dihub).

Consider going whole foods plant-based. This way there is no cholesterol going into your body and as much as possible leaving it (as fiber binds cholesterol and we excrete it with feces).

cvpeck t1_j2dqu6e wrote on December 31, 2022 at 2:34 PM

LP(a) of 161 (1.61g/L) checking in! Currently on a double blind trial of some new medication to try to lower it.

questionhorror OP t1_j297rqt wrote on December 30, 2022 at 3:49 PM

It can be diagnosed with a blood test and your doctor will need to get your cholesterol as low as they can to minimize the risk of plaque buildup. They may also want to put you on plavix and aspirin.

poktanju t1_j29o5m3 wrote on December 30, 2022 at 5:35 PM

Were you watching NOVA too?

questionhorror OP t1_j29oe43 wrote on December 30, 2022 at 5:36 PM

No, but I’m really glad they covered this! I have it and am trying to get the word out. I didn’t know where else to share it. I want people to know this is a thing and get checked.

[deleted] t1_j29aiji wrote on December 30, 2022 at 4:07 PM

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TIL there is a genetic disorder many people have with something called Lipoprotein (a), and it puts people at high risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and aortic stenosis. It’s 100% genetic, can’t be corrected, and can only be treated with aggressive cholesterol control.

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