How is high Lipoprotein(a) treated?
Dr Ravi Assomull discusses the current challenges in treating high Lipoprotein(a). While PCSK9 inhibitors may provide a modest reduction, there are no widely available therapies yet. However, several promising drugs are in clinical trials that may significantly lower Lp(a) levels in the coming years. This video highlights where we are today and what lies ahead.
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Transcript
Currently there are no recognised treatments for high LP(a). Certain drugs such as PCSK9 inhibitors have a very modest level in reducing your LP(a) levels, but actually the real promise lies in current trials which have drugs that have been shown to reduce your LP levels by 80%. These should become available in the next three or four years.
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