[CE contact hours--see below.] : Guests Kathy Byrne, MSN, CRNP, CCRN.,and Lisa Maher, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC, FPCNA, describe the most common genetic dyslipidemia--elevated lipoprotein (a), or Lp(a). The discussion includes testing for Lp(a)--especially for family members, and others who may be at risk. Resources for patients and HCPs are also part of the conversation.

CE LINK:https://pcna.net/online-course/ce-podcast-lpa-closer-to-home-than-you-think 

PCNA Lp(a) patient education sheet: https://pcna.net/clinical-resources/patient-handouts/lipoproteina-patient-tools-and-handouts/ 

National Lipid Association: https://www.lipid.org/ 

Family Heart Foundation: https://familyheart.org/ 

European Atherosclerosis Society Lp(a) Consensus Statement: https://eas-society.org/page/lipoproteina-consensus-2022/ 

2018 AHA/ACC multi-society guidelines: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000625

American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org/ 

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