Everyone Is Talking About Lp(a): What It Means for Your Heart and What to Do If Yours Is High with Dr. Michael Twyman

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Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, I sit down with my personal cardiologist, Dr. Michael Twyman, to discuss lipoprotein(a)—why it’s making headlines, what an early press release from a recent drug trial revealed, and the important questions that still remain. Dr. Twyman also explains why testing your Lp(a) levels can help you better understand your risk and how this marker fits into the bigger picture of your overall heart health.

Dr. Michael Twyman founded Apollo Cardiology in St. Louis, Missouri. He combines conventional cardiology with functional medicine, mitochondrial optimization, and cutting-edge biohacking to help patients understand and reduce their cardiovascular risk. With an integrative approach that goes far beyond standard care, Dr. Twyman has helped hundreds of patients take control of their heart health.

In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Twyman dive into:

(00:00) Why Lp(a) Could Be a Hidden Heart-Risk Factor

(1:42) Why It's Making Headlines

(3:28) The Debate: Lowering Cholesterol vs. Addressing Other Risks

(9:16) The New Trials That Shocked Cardiologists

(16:31) Optimal Levels and How Do You Test It

(20:27) What a Cleerly Scan Can Reveal About Your Heart

(23:27) Dhru Breaks Down His Own Test Results

(29:18) How Concerned Should You Be About Lp(a)