Why cardiologists are calling Lipoprotein(a) the next big heart health marker
Published on: Sept. 4, 2025, 7:49 a.m. | Source: Times of India
When it comes to heart health, most of us already know the drill: keep an eye on cholesterol, watch your blood pressure, and maybe get your blood sugar checked. But there’s a new player that cardiologists are buzzing about: Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a) for short.If you’ve never heard of it, you’re not alone. For years, Lp(a) flew under the radar, even though researchers have known about it for decades. Now, more doctors in the US, UK, Canada and other places where heart disease is a major health concern, are saying it could be one of the most important heart health markers of our time.
