Serum lipoprotein(a) and risk of mortality in patients on peritoneal dialysis

Elevated serum lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] level is an independent risk factor for atherosclerotic diseases in the general population and hemodialysis (HD) patients. However, the association between Lp(a) levels and mortality has received little attention in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients.

Source: Journal of Clinical Lipidology - January 24, 2020 Category: Lipidology Authors: Zhong Zhong, Fenfen Peng, Dianchun Shi, Yuan Peng, Bin Li, Mengjiao Xiao, Shaozhen Feng, Haiping Mao, Fengxian Huang, Xiao Yang, Jianbo Li, Zhijian Li Tags: Original Research Source Type: research