Incident CHD and ischemic stroke associated with lipoprotein(a) by levels of Factor VIII and inflammation

High lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).1-3 Lp(a) has pro-inflammatory and pro-thrombotic properties, both of which may contribute to an increased ASCVD risk.4-7 Prior studies suggest that high Lp(a) may be associated with an increased risk for ASCVD events in adults with high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) ≥2 mg/L, a marker of inflammation, but not among those with hs-CRP

Source: Journal of Clinical Lipidology - June 10, 2023 Category: Lipidology Authors: Lisandro D. Colantonio, Sascha N. Goonewardena, Zhixin Wang, Elizabeth A. Jackson, Michael E. Farkouh, Mei Li, Waqas Malick, Shia T. Kent, J. Antonio G. L ópez, Paul Muntner, Vera Bittner, Robert S. Rosenson Tags: Original Research Source Type: research