Comparison of serum lipoprotein(a) levels in young and middle-aged patients presenting for the first time with ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a single-centre study
CONCLUSION: Lp(a) level was found to be a higher and a possible independent risk factor in young patients who presented with STEMI for the first time, compared to the middle-aged patient group. Lp(a) is a highly atherogenic molecule and it has been associated with stroke, heart failure, aortic stenosis, as well as coronary artery disease. Measurement of Lp(a) levels may be recommended in young patients with high cardiovascular risk.PMID:37656600 | DOI:10.5830/CVJA-2023-038
Source: Cardiovascular Journal of Africa - Category: Cardiology Authors: Song ül Usalp Emine Altunta ş Bayram Ba ğırtan Kanber Ö Karabay Source Type: research
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