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Need printed materials for your upcoming health fair, church event, or community outreach? The Black Heart Association offers free, high-quality educational downloads to help you share lifesaving heart health information. These materials are designed for printing, display tables, or community handouts and are available free of charge to official partners and members.
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❤️ Blood Pressure
Discover the meaning of your numbers and learn how to maintain a healthy blood pressure range.
Topics: Causes, risks, heart attack warning signs, lifestyle medicine prevention.
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💧 Cholesterol
Understand good vs. bad cholesterol and how it affects your heart.
Topics: HDL, LDL, diet, lifestyle medicine, and how to read your numbers.
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🌿 Diabetes
Learn how blood sugar, insulin, and heart health are all connected.
Topics: A1C test, food choices, activity, and yearly screenings.
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💜 Menopause & Heart Health
Understand how hormone changes affect your heart and what screenings to keep up with.
Topics: Symptoms, estrogen’s role, exercise, and stress management.
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💗 Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]
Learn about this often-overlooked inherited risk factor for heart disease.
Topics: Genetics, prevention, and when to ask your doctor for an Lp(a) test.
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💧 Kidney Function & Heart Health
Your kidneys and heart are teammates; protect one, protect both.
Topics: eGFR, protein tests, hydration, and high blood pressure prevention.
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💚 Liver Function & Heart Health
A healthy liver supports a healthy heart. Learn how fatty liver affects cholesterol and sugar control.
Topics: Liver enzymes, alcohol, fatty liver, and lifestyle medicine prevention.
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Why Is a Cholesterol Test Important?
Know Your Numbers: LDL-C Matters
Your LDL-C (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol) is often called “bad cholesterol” — and for good reason. When it's too high, it can build up in your arteries, making it harder for your heart to pump blood and increasing your risk of heart attack or stroke. Getting your LDL-C checked is a simple blood test that can save your life. Don’t wait — know your numbers, protect your heart.
Why is the Lipoprotein(a) Test Important?
Unlike other cholesterol levels that can be influenced by diet and lifestyle, Lp(a) is genetically inherited. That means:
You could have normal cholesterol levels and still have elevated Lp(a).
It does not change much over time, so testing once in your life may be enough.
High levels can triple your risk for heart attack, stroke, or aortic valve disease—even if you're otherwise healthy.
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You should consider getting an Lp(a) test if:
You have a family history of early heart disease or stroke.
You've had a heart event at a young age with no other clear risk factors.
You are Black or of South Asian descent—groups shown to have higher rates of elevated Lp(a).
You want to understand your genetic risk and take preventive action early.
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There’s currently no approved medication that specifically lowers Lp(a), but knowing your levels allows your doctor to:
Aggressively manage other risk factors (like blood pressure, diabetes, and LDL cholesterol).
Monitor you more closely for cardiovascular issues.
Consider new treatments as they become available (several are in development now).
Lp(a) is a silent risk.
Most people with elevated levels don’t know it—because they’ve never been tested.
The good news? You can now get tested for FREE through the Black Heart Association’s National Guard Your Heart program, powered by Amgen.
Knowing your numbers today could save your life tomorrow.
📞 Need Help?
If your results are abnormal, a member of our care team will reach out personally to help guide your next steps and connect you with resources.
Questions? We’re here for you.
Call: 972-646-0031
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