Course Overview

New American Heart Association guidelines on lipoprotein(a) were just released! Lipoprotein(a) - also referred to as Lp(a) - is a causal, genetically determined risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Traditional CVD risk calculators often overlook Lp(a). This interactive infographic helps clinicians quickly understand:

  • Who should be tested and why 
  • How Lp(a) refines CVD risk stratification 
  • Practical LP(a) management strategies available today 
  • What’s coming with Lp(a)-lowering therapies in late-stage development 

Built for busy clinicians, this visual, interactive experience turns cutting-edge data into clear clinical insight. Start today!

Credit available: 0.5 of AMA, ANCC, or AAPA

Michelle O’Donoghue
Michelle O’Donoghue, MD, MPH

McGillycuddy-Logue Endowed Chair in Cardiology
Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School
Cardiovascular Medicine