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The sneaky kind of cholesterol that may be threatening your heart health

 What to know

A new guideline recommends testing for lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a), a genetic cholesterol particle linked to cardiovascular risk. About 1 in 5 people have high Lp(a), which doesn't respond to lifestyle changes. While no treatments lower Lp(a) yet, managing other risk factors is advised. Future drugs may target Lp(a) directly, according to cardiologists.

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