Why check a lipid panel earlier? ⬇️ The longer your LDL stays elevated, the higher your lifetime risk of developing cardiovascular disease (think strokes, heart attacks and PAD) …unfortunately, the clock starts ticking young and the ACC/AHA 2026 guidelines are finally addressing that. The new guidelines recommend: → First cholesterol screening at ages 9–11y → Again around ages 19y → Then at least every 5 years after that using PREVENT → For young adults with LDL >160 or strong family history — medication lifestyle changes first —> consider statins. This isn’t about scaring anyone. Know your numbers. The earlier the better. 🤍 💌 Save this and share it with someone in their 20s or 30s. #Cholesterol #PreventiveCardiology #KnowYourNumbers #WomensHeartHealth #cardiologyfellow 💭 did your doctor talk to you about cholesterol screening before age 30?