Alinea Program
Alinea Program
Personalized cholesterol Management &
Cardiovascular Prevention
Alinea means "a new beginning" or "a new way of thinking"—a fitting name for a clinic that redefines how we approach your cardiovascular health.
The Alinea Clinic at Hawaii Heart Associates is a specialized lipid and cardiovascular prevention clinic focused on personalized care. Your evaluation begins with a thorough and tailored evaluation of your cardiovascular risk.
Guided by a board-certified lipidologist, Dr. Ryan Smith, we use advanced imaging, physiological assessments, and detailed laboratory testing to create a prevention and treatment plan that is uniquely designed for you.
What We Treat
We specialize in evaluating and managing complex lipid and metabolic conditions, including:
Familial Hyperlipidemia
Genetic causes of high cholesterol that may lead to early heart disease if left untreated.Elevated Lipoprotein(a)
A hereditary risk factor for premature atherosclerosis, heart attacks, stroke, premature valvular calcification and peripheral arterial disease.Cardiometabolic Syndrome
A combination of conditions including high blood pressure, insulin resistance, and abnormal cholesterol that significantly increase your risk of heart disease and diabetes.Elevated Coronary Artery Calcium Score
A marker of plaque buildup in the arteries, indicating a higher risk of heart attack even in those without symptoms.