News-Medical.Net September 19, 2024
Today, the Family Heart Foundation®, a leading research and advocacy organization, announced the successful completion of the Flag, Identify, Network and Deliver™ “FIND Lp(a)” machine learning model – a first-of-its-kind offering being implemented in care delivery systems across the United States. This program utilizes a machine learning model to identify people who are likely to have elevated Lp(a) which is present in approximately 20% of people globally. Lipoprotein(a), also known as Lp(a), is an inherited condition that increases cardiovascular disease risk. It causes inflammation, clotting, and clogging in the vascular system throughout the life of an affected person, leading to premature cardiovascular disease and death. The Family Heart Foundation has partnered with a group of large health systems spanning across...