High lipoprotein(a) and high risk of mortality

2018283 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Anne Langsted · Copenhagen University Hospital

Pia R. Kamstrup · Copenhagen University Hospital

Børge G. Nordestgaard · University of Copenhagen

Abstract

High levels of lipoprotein(a), through corresponding low LPA KIV-2 number of repeats rather than through high cholesterol content were associated with high risk of mortality. These findings are novel.

Topics & Keywords

Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Heart Journal

Volume 40, Issue 33, pp. 2760-2770

DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy902

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