Lipoprotein-a screening can help identify individuals at risk of heart attacks and strokes who may appear healthy.

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The thread discusses a CBC News article highlighting lipoprotein-a as a potential cause of heart attacks in healthy individuals and the potential for screening and treatment. The posts are shared across different locations in Canada, indicating a regional interest in the health topic.

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Parent: Public HealthEntity: Lipoprotein-a screeningImpact: positiveDate: Apr 26, 2026Target: Lipoprotein-a screening

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1 reason why healthy people have heart attacks, and what experts say could help
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/lipoprotein-a-heart-attack-stroke-screening-9.7174934?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub 

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1 reason why healthy people have heart attacks, and what experts say could help
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/lipoprotein-a-heart-attack-stroke-screening-9.7174934?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub 

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1 reason why healthy people have heart attacks, and what experts say could help
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/lipoprotein-a-heart-attack-stroke-screening-9.7174934?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub 

Posted into Calgary @calgary-cbcnews

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1 reason why healthy people have heart attacks, and what experts say could help
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/lipoprotein-a-heart-attack-stroke-screening-9.7174934?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub 

Posted into Edmonton @edmonton-cbcnews

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