Lipoprotein(a) Levels and the Risk of Myocardial Infarction Among 7 Ethnic Groups

2019382 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Guillaume Paré · Population Health Research Institute

Artuela Çaku · Université de Sherbrooke

Matthew McQueen · Population Health Research Institute

Sonia S. Anand · Population Health Research Institute

Enas Enas · National Heart Foundation of Australia

Robert Clarke · Nuffield Health

Michael B. Boffa

Abstract

Lp(a) concentration and isoform size varied markedly between ethnic groups. Higher Lp(a) concentrations were associated with an increased risk of MI and carried an especially high population burden in South Asians and Latin Americans. Isoform size was inversely associated with Lp(a) concentration, but did not significantly contribute to risk.

Topics & Keywords

Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 139, Issue 12, pp. 1472-1482

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.118.034311

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