Lipoprotein(a) in Practice: Translating Cardiovascular Science to the Primary Care Clinic

Lipoprotein(a) in Practice: Translating Cardiovascular Science to the Primary Care Clinic

What You Will Learn

Identify patients who should undergo Lp(a) testing and those at highest risk based on guideline recommendations.
Interpret Lp(a) levels within the context of overall cardiovascular risk, including understanding thresholds and multiplicative risk.
Differentiate patients who can be effectively managed in primary care from those who require referral to cardiology or lipid specialists.
Implement appropriate primary and secondary prevention strategies for elevated Lp(a), including optimization of modifiable cardiovascular risk factors and lipid-lowering therapy.
Apply practical referral criteria for advanced therapies, complex risk profiles, or suspected genetic dyslipidemias.

Podcasts

Listen to experts discuss the latest clinical guidance and practical approaches to Lp(a).

Quick Tip Videos

Get quick, practical takeaways on Lp(a) testing, risk assessment, and management.

Self-Paced Learning

Build your knowledge and apply Lp(a) recommendations through interactive clinical learning.

Case Challenge

Test your knowledge by applying Lp(a) management and referral strategies to real-world patient cases.

Infographics

Access concise, visual guidance to support Lp(a) assessment, management, and referral decisions.

Job Aid

Reference current guidelines and practical recommendations for managing patients with elevated Lp(a).

We are grateful to these distinguished faculty who contributed to this collection:

Chairs

Pamela B. Morris, MD, FACC
Goutham Rao, MD

Faculty

Ambar Kulshreshtha, MD, PhD, FAAFP
Ashley Waring, MD, FACC

Educational Grant Support Provided By: Eli Lilly and Company.

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