HT-10 - LP(A) IN FOCUS: NEW CANADIAN PRACTICAL FRAMEWORK

Friday, October 24, 2025

1:40pm - 2:00pm ET

Room: Theatre 3

Sponsored By

Join Dr. George Thanassoulis and Dr. Sonia Anand for a Hub Talk session spotlighting the new Canadian Practical Framework on Lp(a), developed by a national expert working group. Gain a deeper understanding of this independent, common, multi-mechanistic contributor to cardiovascular risk, the importance of universal testing, and practical guidance on how to integrate Lp(a) into risk assessment and management strategies.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session participants will be able to:

Recognize elevated Lp(a) as an independent, common, multi-mechanistic contributor to cardiovascular risk and appreciate the importance of universal testing.
Incorporate recommendations to risk-stratify patients and optimize risk management for those with elevated Lp(a) levels.
Review emerging Lp(a)-targeting molecules under investigation and timeline for cardiovascular outcomes trials.

Presenter(s)

Sonia S. Anand, FRCPc, FCAHS, FRS(c) (she/her/hers)

MD, PHD
McMaster University
McMaster University
George Thanassoulis, MD MSc FRCP(C)

Professor
Association des cardiologues du Québec (ACQ), CCS