Cardiovascular – Lp(a) Self-Scheduler

To qualify for this study, participants must: 

Be 55 or older with one or more:

• • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
  • Known familial hypercholesterolemia (either by diagnosis or LDL ≥ 100 mg/dL while on lipid-lowering medication

OR 

• Are you 55 years or older with three or more of the following:
  • 65 or older for Males
  • 70 or older for Females
  • Current tobacco use
  • High blood pressure
  • Kidney disease
  • Diabetes
  • Family history of premature cardiovascular events (heart attack or coronary bypass surgery in father or brother younger than 55; heart attack or coronary bypass surgery in mother or sister younger than 60)
  • Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) score
    •  ≥300 for anyone
    • ≥100 for individuals assigned female at birth < 65 years of age
  •  High cholesterol
    • Be on a statin

AND

• Not have had a heart attack or stroke
• Not have had coronary or peripheral revascularization in the past 3 months
• Not have received a coronary artery score of 0 in the past 5 years
• Not have had cancer in the past 5 years ( except skin, cervix, or prostate cancer)
• Not have any active infection or major diseases
• Not be pregnant or breastfeeding
• Not have taken any of the following medications for lowering Lp(a):
  • Lepodisiran
  • Muvalaplin
  • Pelacarsen
  • Olpasiran
  • Zerlasiran
  • Obicetrapib
• Be on stable lipid-lowering medications in the past month, if on lipid-lowering medication
• Be on a stable PCSK inhibitor in the past 2 months, if on a PCSK inhibitor
• Be willing to take a highly effective form of birth control
• Additional criteria will apply  

PLEASE NOTE: Please confirm your eligibility before your appointment by calling 210-714-0067

If you do not see an available appointment, please call  210-714-0067 for availability. 

Transportation may be available. Call 210-714-0067.  Compensation up to $1,680 is available for time and travel.

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