Lipoprotein(a) serum concentrations in children in relation to body mass index, age and sex

CONCLUSIONS: The data showed no association of Lp(a) levels in children with BMI, age or sex. Measurement of Lp(a) in youth may be useful to identify children at increased lifetime risk for ASCVD.IMPACT: In youth, Lp(a) levels are not affected by age, sex and BMI. Lp(a) risk categories remain stable over time in repeated measurements in children. Measurement of Lp(a) in children may be useful as an additional factor to identify children at increased lifetime risk for ASCVD and for reverse family screening.PMID:38418593 | DOI:10.1038/s41390-024-03108-4

Source: Pediatric Research - February 28, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Paulina E St ürzebecher Konstantin L Uttinger Mandy Vogel Maike Schlingmann Uta Ceglarek Berend Isermann Wieland Kiess Antje K örner Ulrich Laufs Source Type: research