64. LP(a): The Massively Important, But Totally Overlooked Biomarker of Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Heart Disease
In this episode of Extend, we're digging into one of the most dangerous—and most overlooked—drivers of heart disease: LP(a). You could have a clean lifestyle, normal labs, and still be at high risk for a heart attack or stroke. Why? Because LP(a) isn't included in standard cholesterol tests—and 1 in 5 people have…
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