Cutting-Edge Lipid Care
What is Lp(a) — and why does it matter?
Lipoprotein(a) written as Lp(a) is a type of cholesterol particle determined almost entirely by your genetics. Unlike LDL, Lp(a) cannot be meaningfully lowered with statins, diet, or exercise. Elevated Lp(a) significantly increases your risk of:
• Heart attack and coronary artery disease
• Stroke
• Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
• Calcific aortic valve disease
Approximately 1 in 5 people worldwide has elevated Lp(a), yet most have never been tested for it. If you have a family history of early heart disease and your cholesterol "looks normal," Lp(a) may be the missing piece.
What apheresis can do for you
Reduces Lp(a), LDL, and ApoB by 65–85% per session
Lowers inflammation and clot-promoting factors in the blood
Improves microvascular function and overall heart health
May slow or reverse arterial plaque in some patients
Reduces cardiac events by up to 72% in clinical studies
Works even when medications haven't
What a Session Feels Like
Most patients describe apheresis as uneventful, even relaxing. You'll sit comfortably in a reclining chair for 2–4 hours while the machine does its work. Bring a book, your laptop, or catch up on a show. A brief pinch when the IV is placed is usually the only discomfort.
Side effects are mild and uncommon. Some patients experience slight fatigue or lightheadedness after treatment. Serious complications are rare. Our team monitors you throughout every session.
How lipoprotein apheresis works
Lipoprotein apheresis is an extracorporeal (outside the body) blood purification treatment. Here's what happens during a session:
1. Blood is drawn from your arm through an IV
2. The blood passes through a filtering system that selectively removes Lp(a), LDL, and ApoB particles
3. The cleaned blood is returned to your body
The process is similar to dialysis, but instead of removing waste products, it removes harmful lipoproteins. Each session achieves a 65–85% reduction in circulating cholesterol particles — immediate results that no medication can match.
Because cholesterol levels gradually rise again between sessions, treatments are scheduled every 1–2 weeks on an ongoing basis.