LP(a) levels related in severity and disability of ischemic stroke

Background and Aims: Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] concentration is a causal risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.The association of Lp(a) and stroke-related neurologic deficits and stroke functional outcomes is unclear. The aim was to analyze whether high Lp(a) is associated with stroke severity and unfavorable functional outcomes.

Source: Atherosclerosis - August 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: À. Pedragosa, A. Alija, M. Carmona, F. Ríos, C. Guerrero, R. Borrallo, M. Mauri Source Type: research