
Lipid Association of India
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Lipid Association of India's latest publication in JAPI "Does Adopting Western Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Targets Increase Cardiovascular Events in Indians? Expert Opinion From the Lipid Association of India" is a must- read. japi.org/article/japi-7… Dinesh Kalra, MD




The LAI recommends assessing LPA at age 20 or earlier at age2, if there is a family history of premature CAD, hypercholesterolemia, or elevated LPA. 25% of Indians have genetically elevated LPA, which may lead to premature CAD if testing is delayed International Atherosclerosis Society (IAS) European Atherosclerosis Society










