What do the results mean?A high lipoprotein (a) level may mean you are at risk for heart disease. There are no specific treatments to lower lipoprotein (a). Your level of lipoprotein (a) is determined by your genes and is not affected by your lifestyle or by most medicines. But if your test results show a high level of lipoprotein (a), your health care provider may make recommendations to reduce other risk factors that can lead to heart disease. These may include medicines or lifestyle changes such as:Eating a healthy dietWeight ControlQuitting smokingGetting regular exerciseReducing stressLowering blood pressureReducing LDL cholesterolLearn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results.
