# @njeri.md on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-04-07T13:35:38.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dr. Njeri Kuria, MD | Cardiology (@njeri.md) — https://gondola.cc/njeri.md

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It’s called Lp(a) — lipoprotein a.
→ It’s almost entirely genetic — diet / exercise isn’t enough to modify it
→ Elevated levels significantly raise your risk of cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke)

The 2026 ACC/AHA cholesterol guidelines now recommend every adult have it checked at least once in their lifetime.

• Levels above 125 nmol/L carry about 1.4x the average risk. Above 250nmol/L? Double the risk.

• If it comes back elevated — here’s what we have right now:
PCSK9 inhibitors reduce Lp(a) by about 25-30% while simultaneously cutting LDL by 50-60%. In the FOURIER trial, patients with elevated Lp(a) saw a 23% reduction in coronary events. 

COMING SOON…
And the most exciting news? New RNA-based therapies in clinical trials right now can reduce Lp(a) by up to 80-98%.
We are genuinely on the edge of a treatment revolution for this.🥹

🎯 Find the right doctor and stay up to date and evidence-based.

#HeartHealth #KnowYourNumbers #PreventiveCardiology #ACC2026 #Lpa

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lpa, hearthealth, acc2026, preventivecardiology, knowyournumbers

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