Lipoprotein(a) as a cardiovascular risk factor: current status

Authors

  • M. S. Safarova Department of Atherosclerosis Problems of the RCNPC of the Ministry of Health and SR
  • M. V. Ezhov Department of problems of atherosclerosis of the RCNPC of the Ministry of Health and SR

Keywords:

Lipids, Hyperlipidemia, Prevention, Myocardial infarction, Stroke

Abstract

Recently, a large amount of information has been accumulated on understanding the causal role of
elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] in the development of cardiovascular diseases (CVD).
The analysis of the evidence base on this issue, conducted by experts of the European
Society of Cardiology, is published in the form of a Consensus in the European Heart Journal of 21
October 2010 The paper presents the role of Lp(a) as a risk factor for CVD, provides provisions
on the need for screening of Lp(a) in various risk groups, target levels and possible methods for
correcting elevated Lp (a) levels.

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Published

2011-03-30

How to Cite

Safarova M. S., Ezhov M. V. Lipoprotein(a) as a cardiovascular risk factor: current status // The Journal of Atherosclerosis and Dyslipidemias. 2011. VOL. № 1 (2). PP. 4–15.

Issue

No. 1 (2) (2011)

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