PLA2G7 and atherosclerosis: Lipoprotein‐associated phospholipase A2 (Lp‐PLA2) is a new inflammatory biomarker, which is secreted by monocytes, macrophages, and T cells.7 High Lp‐PLA2 levels have been associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis and ischemic stroke.8 In the blood circulation, Lp‐PLA2 primarily binds to LDL‐C and HDL‐C.7, 9 Lp‐PLA2 can generate the pro‐inflammatory molecules lysophosphatidylcholine and oxidized free fatty acids by hydrolyzing phospholipids of LDL‐C and HDL‐C, and these pro‐inflammatory molecules promote ischemic stroke.10