You eat clean, exercise regularly, and your standard cholesterol report may look completely normal. But did you know that a hidden genetic factor can still increase your risk of heart disease?
Meet Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a). Unlike traditional cholesterol, Lp(a) levels are determined mainly by your genetics. This means that changes in diet and exercise alone usually cannot reduce your Lp(a) levels.
High levels of Lp(a) can silently increase plaque buildup inside your arteries and increase your risk of cardiovascular disease.
A simple, one-time advanced blood test can help identify your inherited heart disease risk. Regular cholesterol tests show only part of the picture, while advanced lipid testing gives a deeper understanding of your cardiovascular health.
Would you like to know your true heart disease risk? Get an advanced lipid test and understand your cardiovascular risk cardiovascular risk better.
Dr.Mathew John, MD,DM