Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] was, until recently, an underrecognized cardiovascular risk factor. However, extensive research over the last 15 years (including vast genome-wide association studies) has confirmed an independent, causal link between elevated lipoprotein(a) levels and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). The science has shown that, despite their small size, Lp(a) particles can have a substantial health impact,
Lipoprotein(a): the hidden cardiovascular risk factor originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
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