Lipoprotein(a) News
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- New Genetic Risk Report Identifies Hidden Cardiovascular Threats in Patients With Normal Traditional Health Biomarkers
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Health
A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology validates an integrated polygenic risk score (PRS) for eight major cardiovascular conditions. Tested across n...
- New Research Identifies Critical Lipoprotein(a) Threshold for Heightened Risk of Stroke and Cardiac Death
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Medical News
An analysis of over 20,000 patients from major NIH trials has pinpointed specific Lipoprotein(a) levels that drive residual cardiovascular risk even when standard cholesterol marke...
- ACC/AHA Release 2026 Heart Guidelines: Earlier Childhood Screening and New "PREVENT" Risk Calculator Take Center Stage
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Health
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) have published the first major update to cholesterol management guidelines since 2018. Key changes inc...
- Boston University Researchers Identify Modest Clinician Response to Elevated Lipoprotein(a) Levels in Primary Prevention Patients
Published: Mar 16, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
A multicenter study presented at the American College of Cardiology reveals that nearly 80% of patients with high Lipoprotein(a) do not receive new preventive medications. While el...
- New Medical Guidelines Recommend Aggressive Early Intervention and Lower Cholesterol Targets to Curb Global Heart Disease Deaths
Published: Mar 14, 2026
Section: Health
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association have released an updated framework for managing dyslipidemia, introducing the PREVENT-ASCVD risk calculator. The g...