03/24/2026
Today is Lp(a) Awareness Day 🧡- a moment to shine a light on lipoprotein(a), which is a type of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol. Elevated Lp(a) is a common, inherited condition that can significantly increase the risk of early heart disease and stroke.
1 in 5 people in the United States are impacted by elevated Lp(a). Because Lp(a) is genetic, it can’t be lowered through diet or exercise alone and often goes undetected. The only way to understand your risk is through a simple blood test, a once in a lifetime guideline-recommended test, that can provide critical insight into heart health.
Join us today in raising awareness and encouraging testing so more people can .
To learn more, visit: familyheart.org/lpa-awareness-day
Reference: “About Lipoprotein(a)” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 10 Sep. 2025, www.cdc.gov/heart-disease-family-history/about/about-lipoprotein-a.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/genomics/disease/lipoprotein_a.htm