High Lp(a) may be part of your family story. Knowing about it early could make a difference.
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Uncovering high Lp(a) is an important step to better understand your overall heart health
High Lp(a), known as Lipoprotein (a) or "L-P-little a," is an emerging indicator of heart risk that may help explain an early heart attack or stroke. “Early” means having a heart attack or stroke younger than anyone might expect. For men, this means before age 55, and for women, before age 65.
Know if high Lp(a) is a risk for you and your family
Get ready to talk to your doctor about Lp(a)
“We tend to blame people when they have a heart attack or stroke. And instead of that, we really should look at inherited conditions and the impact it might have on their health.”
—Jo,* diagnosed with high Lp(a)
*Jo was compensated for her participation by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. Name changed to protect privacy.