Beyond Cholesterol 🌪️: 🇮🇳🩺: Lp(a)'s Reach in the South Asian Diaspora

🔬 New Review Alert! 🫀   South Asians face one of the highest global burdens of premature heart disease — and Lp(a) may be the silent culprit. 📈 In a comprehensive JAHA 2025 review, researchers reveal how 25% of South Asians have dangerously elevated Lp(a) levels, doubling their risk of myocardial infarction. 🧬💥   Key takeaways: ✅ Lp(a) is genetically driven & unaffected by lifestyle ✅ Risk is underestimated by standard calculators ✅ Novel therapies (PCSK9i, siRNA, ASOs) are on the horizon ✅ One-time testing is now strongly recommended in all South Asians 🧪   📚 Based on INTERHEART, UK Biobank, PROMIS, and MASALA — this is a must-read for anyone tackling health disparities in cardiology.