Scientists warn of dangerous hidden fat particle driving heart attacks and strokes | NYGazet

An estimated 20 percent of Americans have a hidden, major risk factor for heart attack: a fatty compound in the blood that drives plaque buildup in arteries, often with no warning.

An estimated one in five Americans harbors a leading risk factor for heart disease and heart attacks, often without even knowing it. Lipoprotein(a) is a type of LDL particle, the primary transporter of cholesterol to the body's tissues, that can seep... [7145 chars]