Should I order a lipoprotein(a) test in an adult with personal or family history of premature coronary artery disease, stroke, or peripheral arterial disease, or high 10‑year ASCVD risk despite optimal LDL‑C control, and how should I manage if the result is ≥50 mg/dL?

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