Universal Lp(a) Testing Gains Support for Improved Risk Stratification

Summary: Doctors are updating how they check your risk for heart disease. They are using new math to predict heart attacks, and they are focusing on a special type of cholesterol called Lp(a). Even if you eat right and take regular cholesterol medicine like statins, your Lp(a) might still be dangerously high. Experts now suggest everyone should get tested for Lp(a) at least once in their life. If your numbers are too high, new medicines might be needed to help lower your risk. Knowing your true risk helps doctors choose the best treatment to keep your heart healthy.

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