The #1 genetic risk for heart attack is hiding in plain sight.
We call it Stealth Cholesterol.
Here's how to find it.
Your standard cholesterol test can give a false sense of security.
It misses the hidden genetic risks that drive heart attacks, strokes, and other deadly cardiovascular events in millions of people.
The Paradox of Residual Risk. You've lowered your LDL cholesterol, but the risk doesn't disappear. That’s because standard tests miss critical inherited risks — especially stealth cholesterol (also known as Lp(a)).
The Genetic Factor. About 1 in 5 people have genetically high levels of stealth cholesterol, also known as Lp(a). This rises to 1 in 4 for South Asians, and 1 in 3 for Africans. Unlike LDL, stealth cholesterol is not significantly affected by diet or exercise.
The Communication Gap. We can’t solve a 2025-level risk problem with 1995-level language. Through testing and feedback, both patients and doctors find it easier to talk about stealth cholesterol than its scientific name, lipoprotein(a), or its clinical shorthand, Lp(a).
Everything you need to understand stealth cholesterol, ask for the right test, and take action to protect your heart — the hearts of those you love, and all your futures.
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