10/21/2026
Heart disease in the family? Thereâs a number worth knowing beyond your usual cholesterol results.
Lipoprotein(a) is largely inherited, and elevated levels can increase cardiovascular risk. It isnât included in a standard cholesterol panel, so you may never have had it checked.
Current guidelines recommend testing at least once in adulthood. Knowing your level can help your care team build a prevention plan around your individual risk.
Ask your Texas Cardiology Associates care team whether youâve had your Lp(a) checked. â¤ď¸