Role of lipoprotein(a) concentrations in bioprosthetic aortic valve degeneration

Conclusions
High serum Lp(a) is associated with bAV degeneration. Prospective studies are needed to confirm these findings and to investigate whether lowering Lp(a) levels could slow bioprostheses degradation.

Source: Heart - January 29, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Farina, J. M., Chao, C.-J., Pereyra, M., Roarke, M., Said, E. F., Barry, T., Alsidawi, S., Sell-Dottin, K., Sweeney, J. P., Fortuin, D. F., Ayoub, C., Lester, S. J., Oh, J. K., Arsanjani, R., Marcotte, F. Tags: Editor's choice Valvular heart disease Source Type: research