Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Experts Advocate for Lp(a) Testing to Reduce Heart Disease Risk
Imagine a hidden risk factor in your blood, like a ticking time bomb for your heart.
It's called Lp(a), and many people in India have too much of it.
This can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
Experts are urging everyone to get tested.
They want people to know about Lp(a) so they can prevent heart problems.
A simple blood test can check your risk.
If it's high, doctors can help.
Awareness is currently low, so testing is important.
It is like a regular checkup to monitor your health.
Elevated Lp(a) is an underrecognized risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
Approximately 25% of the Indian population may have elevated Lp(a).
Awareness of Lp(a) and testing is very low in the region.
Experts stress the importance of Lp(a) testing to identify high-risk individuals.
Global experts urge action on Lp(a) awareness and testing implementation.
- Who
- Global Heart Hub, Novartis, healthcare experts
- What
- Advocating for increased Lp(a) testing and awareness
- When
- Ahead of World Heart Day (September 29)
- Where
- Asia Pacific, Middle East, and India
- Why
- Reduce cardiovascular disease by addressing elevated Lp(a)
- Condition
- Elevated Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a))
- Impact
- Increases risk of heart attack and stroke
- Affected Population (India)
- Approximately 25%
- ACS Patients with High Lp(a) (India)
- 34%
- Region Survey
- 66% skip heart tests