Cardiovascular Disease Studies

Heart Failure

Heart failure is also known as chronic or long-term heart failure. There are different types of heart failure. Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) The amount of blood the left ventricle (largest chamber of the heart) can squeeze out with each beat is reduced, and the heart muscle cannot contract or ‘squeeze’ properly. Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) The amount of blood the left ventricle can squeeze out with each beat is normal, but the heart muscle cannot relax properly.

High Lipoprotein(a)

Lipoprotein (a) is also known as Lp(a) and ‘L-P-little-A'. Lipoproteins are made of proteins and fats (lipids). Lp(a) is a type of lipoprotein that carries cholesterol around the body. High Lp(a) levels increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Lp(a) levels are due to your genetics and not your diet and lifestyle. Many people with high Lp(a) levels do not have symptoms, and the only way to know is to get tested.

High Cholesterol or Triglyceride levels

Abnormal lipid or cholesterol levels are also known as high triglycerides (TG), hypertriglyceridemia, dyslipidemia, or hyperlipidemia. Triglycerides are a type of fat (lipid), found in your blood. If levels are too high, it can increase your risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a fat found in your blood, attached to a protein. LDL and non-HDL cholesterol are known as ‘bad cholesterol’. If your levels are too high, it can block arteries and blood vessels. This can cause heart disease, heart attack and stroke. HDL cholesterol is known as ‘good cholesterol’ and can help prevent heart disease.

Cardiovascular Disease is linked to type 2 diabetes, overweight and obesity

Are you 18 years of age or older?
Have you been diagnosed with dyslipidemia (abnormal lipid or cholesterol levels)?
Do you currently take any medicine(s) to control your lipids or cholesterol?