The “bad” cholesterol you may not know about

Routine cholesterol tests measure your levels of total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol (“good” cholesterol) and LDL cholesterol (“bad” cholesterol). But did you know there’s a specific kind of “bad” cholesterol called Lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a) that can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke without your knowing?

Check out our blog post that explores how high Lp(a) runs in families—making this condition that affects 1 in 5 people largely genetic.¹ If you have other stroke risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes or being over the age of 40, discovering your Lp(a) level could help you take steps to lower your risk.