Trusted Resources
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American Heart Association
The AHA is one of the most trusted heart health organizations in the world. Its health information is reviewed and approved by medical experts. These are the AHA pages and guides we used — and recommend.
About Lp(a)
The AHA’s main page on Lp(a): what it is, why it’s inherited, and why every adult should be tested at least once.
Visit the page →Lp(a) Risks Explained
What a high Lp(a) number can mean for your heart — and what you can do about the risks you can control.
Visit the page →Lp(a) Doctor Discussion Guide
A printable one-pager to bring to your appointment — with the exact questions to ask your doctor.
Download the guide →Life’s Essential 8
The eight everyday habits that protect your heart — eating, moving, sleeping, and knowing your numbers.
Visit the page →Understanding Blood Pressure
What your blood pressure numbers mean, what’s healthy, and when to talk to your doctor.
Visit the page →Heart Attack & Stroke Warning Signs
The signs to know and share with everyone you love. Minutes matter — learn them before you need them.
Visit the page →Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
When arteries in the legs narrow — what it feels like, why it matters, and why it shouldn’t be ignored.
Visit the page →My Life Check
A free online check-up from the AHA. Answer a few questions and get a picture of your heart health today.
Try the tool →A note on these links: they take you to outside websites we don’t control. We chose them because they are trusted, doctor-reviewed sources. None of them pay us, and we don’t pay them.
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