Study Reveals Only 1.1% of US Adults Tested for Lipoprotein(a) Despite Guideline Recommendations
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Patrick Campbell
Summary
A Family Heart Database analysis presented at the 10th Annual Heart in Diabetes Meeting reveals that only 1.1% of US adults have undergone lipoprotein(a) testing, despite current dyslipidemia guidelines recommending measurement at least once during adulthood. A companion at-home screening program found elevated LDL-C and/or lipoprotein(a) levels in nearly two-thirds of results returned, highlighting a significant gap between guideline recommendations and real-world testing adoption.
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Twitter / XStudy Reveals Only 1.1% of US Adults Tested for Lipoprotein(a) Despite Guideline Recommendationshcplive.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledA Family Heart Database analysis found lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] testing prevalence was just 1.1% among US adults
Current dyslipidemia guidelines recommend lipoprotein(a) measurement at least once during adulthood, yet adoption of universal testing has lagged
A companion at-home screening program identified elevated LDL-C and/or lipoprotein(a) levels in nearly two-thirds of results returned
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