MANNHEIM — Patients with high lipoprotein(a) levels not only have an almost twofold higher coronary plaque burden than those with low levels but also a faster rate of plaque progression, an ...

Pregnancy, menopause and hormone therapy may all impact a woman’s lipoprotein(a) level, challenging the mantra of the once-in ...

High levels of lipoprotein(a), as well as genetic variants associated with elevated Lp(a) levels, are associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke, lending further support to its use as a ...

Barriers to the routine measurement of lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) levels in clinical practice have now been addressed by a large, global case-control study of myocardial infarction (MI). Despite strong ...

A panel discussion titled “Elevated Lipoprotein(a): Raise Your Game and Lower Your (Risk) Score?” presented at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2023, which convened in ...

Patients with PAD who have elevated lipoprotein(a) levels and who undergo peripheral endovascular procedures are at increased risk for adverse CV and limb events in the ensuing years, a Japanese study ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . High levels of lipoprotein(a) are associated with elevated risk for an adverse heart event. The relationship was ...

SAN CARLOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Lipoprotein(a) Foundation commends health and fitness expert Bob Harper for sharing the genetic condition that led to his recent heart attack on The Dr Oz Show ...

All sex, race, and risk category groups appeared to be affected by the heart disease risk posed by elevated lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), according to pooled analysis of primary prevention studies.

Increased risk for adverse cardiovascular outcomes, including myocardial fibrosis, is associated with elevated lipoprotein(a) levels. Elevated lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) levels are associated with ...