The Hidden Genetic Threat Putting 1 in 5 at Cardiovascular Disease Risk: Global Experts Call for Action on Elevated Lipoprotein(a)
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- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) kills nearly 18 million people each year, more than all cancers combined1,2
- Elevated lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a), an inherited condition that raises CVD risk, affects 1 in 5 people worldwide but is rarely tested3
- New survey across Asia Pacific and Middle East shows 66% skip routine heart checks and nearly half are...














