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It's not really new but does offer additional inform'n. Lp(a) is a cholesterol‑carrying particle similar to LDL (“bad cholesterol”), but with an added protein called apolipoprotein(a). Because Lp(a) is inherited, lifestyle changes don’t significantly lower it. Levels stay stable across your lifetime

💓 The cornerstone of good cardiac prevention is diet and exercise 💓

I have never had high cholesterol. (See reply above). I hike 3 miles 5 days a week, do Yoga and eat healthy. But because of LPa have plaque build up. Not always lifestyle!

A few of years ago I asked my dr about calcium scoring test.She didn’t recommend it. I’ve never had high cholesterol. I decided a year ago I wanted to have it done. Found out I have “moderate” blockage in my arteries. Upset with myself that I didn’t do it sooner!! Now on a statin. Also have high LPa

Recommended by who? How buddy-buddy are they with RFKjr?

Lp(a) cholesterol issues are not responsive to diet and exercise. That's actually what prompted my doctor to check.

Bc evidence is pretty clear that altering diet isn’t sufficient to get your LDL low enough for most (but not all) people. If you have other risk factors, an LDL around 100 isn’t low enough. It really needs to get below 70. And that’s extremely hard to do with diet alone. But statins can and quickly!