Event Brief
New Cholesterol Test Recommended to Prevent Heart Disease
Filed: Mar 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET
Summary: Doctors recommend a lipoprotein(a) test for all adults to assess cardiovascular risk as part of new guidelines.
WHO: American Heart Association
WHAT: New cholesterol management guidelines
WHEN: Mar 13, 2026 at 4:56 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To expand tools for assessing cardiovascular risk and prevent heart disease.
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