What Contributed to My Stroke — Causes & How to Reduce Risk

As a Cardiologist, one blood test every woman should check to help prevent heart attack and stroke… And it’s Lp(a) ……. 💪and not just the standard cholesterol panel. A landmark 2026 study in JAMA Cardiology followed 27,748 healthy women (median age 53, no prior heart disease) for nearly 30 years. Key findings: • Even modest elevations in Lp(a) (lipoprotein(a)) above 30 mg/dL (or the 75th percentile ≈31 mg/dL) were associated with increased long-term risk of major cardiovascular events and corona