Elevated lipoprotein(a) is associated with the progression of carotid atherosclerosis
Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a genetically determined blood lipid and an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, its association with the long-term progression of carotid atherosclerosis has remained unclear, particularly in East Asian populations.
<p>Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a genetically determined blood lipid and an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, its association with the long-term progression of carotid atherosclerosis has remained unclear, particularly in East Asian populations.</p>