Experts discuss the integration of Lp(a) testing into cardiovascular risk assessment, and refining preventive strategies and statin use in specific groups.
Michael D. Shapiro, DO, and Jaime Murillo, MD, discuss the implications of high Lp(a) levels in the US population, racial disparities, and tailored interventions for high-risk groups.
Michael D. Shapiro, DO, and Erin D. Michos, MD, MHS, explain the importance of the global Lp(a)HERITAGE study, emphasizing prevalence of elevated Lp(a) among different populations and the evolving approach to assessing Lp(a) levels.