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femmedem

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44. I understand what you mean about the positives of mortality.

Mon Mar 16, 2026, 04:44 PM

13 hrs ago

My husband and I have become more conscious of the preciousness of life, too. We're more appreciative of each other, of family, of birdsong and sunrises--really, of any calm moment.

Your scientific knowledge far exceeds mine, and I thank you for taking the time to share so much information. And it sounds like despite your comfort with your own mortality, you're pursuing treatment and have good medical care. I'm glad. I've always appreciated your posts, and hope for both our sakes that I'll be reading them for years.

You probably already found this, but in case you didn't and are still enjoying digging around, pelacarsen is the drug in phase 3 trials that has me most hopeful. https://www.managedhealthcareexecutive.com/view/new-therapies-on-the-way-to-lower-lp-a-a-cardiovascular-risk-factor

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