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Hi Doctor, My mother is having High BP and Cholesterol. In her annual checkup, I noticed that Lipoprotein is 48.8 mg/dl. Can you please tell me what it means ?
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Lipoprotein a more than 50 is concerning. Intake of certain fatty foods in diet, etc may lead to increase. BP and cholesterol need to come down. Lifestyle modifications and dietary restrictions needed.
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