My daughter and I share our beauty, resilience, and DNA, but we're fighting Elevated Lp(a) together. 

Today is LP(a) Awareness Day and I am sharing My Heart Health Journey because now, is my  Fight Against Living with Apolipoprotein: Elevated Lp(a)

About 60 million Americans may be affected by high Lp(a) and may not know it. Because high Lp(a) is inherited, a high result for you could mean that other members of your family might also be at risk! 

Ten years into my heart crisis, I thought I'd faced it all. But then, a life-changing diagnosis shook me to my core - apolipoprotein. The emotional toll was crushing. After a stroke, two heart attacks, open heart surgery, and countless procedures, I felt like I'd been to hell and back. The Why me? Echoed in my mind like a relentless drumbeat.

But then, a glimmer of hope. At the American Cardiology College Conference, I learned about a game-changing test. I insisted my cardiologist administer it, and the results confirmed my worst fears. I was emotional, but I refused to let it define me.

Fast forward to my daughter's diagnosis with the same condition was a wake-up call like no other. I knew I had to act fast. With our family's history of hereditary apolipoprotein, I urged everyone in my family to get tested. Knowledge is power, and I'm determined to use mine to fight back.

Apolipoprotein may be a relatively new discovery, but I'm determined to raise awareness about the urgency of getting tested. DNA doesn't have to dictate our destiny. My daughter and I share our beauty, resilience, and DNA, but we're fighting this together. We're taking control and living beyond our diagnosis.

Join us on our journey at heartsistas.com, where we're sharing our story and connecting with others who are fighting similar battles. Together, we can make a difference and create a healthier, more informed community. #Heartsistas #ApolipoproteinAwareness #WomenOfColorAndHeartHealth