There is Hope: Peter’s Story
My wife and I are in our early 60’s, enjoying quiet semi-retirement, and two delightful little granddaughters. We are active gardeners, walkers and love entertaining friends and family in our [...]
We were told it just ran in our family: Misty’s Story
My story started at 11 when my dad had his first heart attack. He was jogging and I was riding my bike beside him. He was a seemingly healthy [...]
My Dancing Heart: Susan’s Story
My assistant looked up as I walked past her desk. “Are you having trouble breathing?” she asked. “Shouldn’t you call your doctor?” “I tried - they’re gone for the day.” [...]
Hope this Father’s Day from Dads in our Family Heart Community
Every year we dedicate a Sunday to our fathers and father-figures. They guide us through life’s toughest moments, teach us how to stand on our own two feet, and give [...]
These Are My People: Laurence’s Story
“I think the hardest part of my story is that I didn’t know anything. I’m still coming to grips with that.” Laurence grew up in Ireland and came to the [...]
Lipoprotein(a) and Your Risk: It’s More Than Just a Number
Lipoprotein(a), also known as Lp(a), is an important genetic factor that can increase the risk of developing atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and cardiac events, like heart attacks and strokes. [...]
None of us have to be there again
My name is Kristen Gradney, and I am the Senior Director of Children’s Health at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. My husband, [...]
When You Have Both: Managing FH & High Lp(a)
March 24th was the first ever Lipoprotein(a) Awareness Day, and my conversations about it went something like this: Me: Did you know today is Lp(a) Awareness Day? Friend: What’s that? Me: Elevated Lp(a) [...]
Do you have elevated Lipoprotein(a)?
Chances are you do not know if your Lipoprotein(a) level is elevated because it has never been measured. Lipoprotein(a), also known as Lp(a), is a particle in the blood [...]
The More We Understand, The Better Prepared We’ll Be: Susan’s Story
Susan Riley’s personal journey with elevated Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), has just begun, but her immediate family’s been living with it for years. Riley got her own Lp(a) test results back [...]
