Consensus document on Lipoprotein(a) from the Italian Society for the Study of Atherosclerosis (SISA)

In view of the consolidating evidence on the causal role of Lp(a) in cardiovascular disease, the Italian Society for the Study of Atherosclerosis (SISA) has assembled a consensus on Lp(a) genetics and epidemiology, together with recommendations for its measurement and current and emerging therapeutic approaches to reduce its plasma levels. Data on the Italian population are also provided.

Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - July 18, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Giulia Chiesa, Maria Grazia Zenti, Andrea Baragetti, Carlo M. Barbagallo, Claudio Borghi, Furio Colivicchi, Aldo P. Maggioni, Davide Noto, Matteo Pirro, Angela A. Rivellese, Tiziana Sampietro, Francesco Sbrana, Marcello Arca, Maurizio Averna, Alberico L. Tags: Position Statement Source Type: research