
A 32-year-old heart attack survivor urged young adults to prioritize cardiovascular checkups and Lipoprotein(a) screenings regardless of fitness levels.
Dr. Anup Taksande noted that fitness does not guarantee healthy arteries and recommended tracking blood pressure, blood sugar, and lipid profiles beginning in early adulthood.
Dr. Taksande explained that elevated Lipoprotein(a) is an inherited risk factor that remains stable over time and requires closer monitoring of modifiable risk factors.