Elevated Lipoprotein(a) as a Risk Enhancing Factor for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease - report from ACC2023

Searching for potential cardiovascular risk factors led to many discoveries in the last decades and radically changed our view on CV prevention. Professor Nathan Wong took part in an expert discussion about Lipoprotein(a) at the recent ACC23 Congress. He explained that Lp(a) is an underrecognized genetic risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Elevated levels are seen in approximately 20% of the population so this really should be a call to action to mesure this at least once in a person's life. Particularly in those with a personal or family history of ASCVD and for those who have elevated levels. A more intensive approach at risk factor management is warranted, including more intensive efforts to reduce LDL cholesterol. At present and hopefully in the future therapies currently in development will to lower Lp(a) and will be proven to reduce ASCVD risk in those individuals elevated Lp(a). Video: https://medicaldigest.org/scientific-contents/interview:elevated-lipoprotein-risk-enhancing-factor-atherosclerotic-cardiovascular-disease