Lipoprotein(a) Augments Coronary Risk Estimation in Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-sectional Study

Substantial variation in coronary artery disease (CAD) risk prediction using various clinical algorithms is observed in T2D. The EAS algorithm provides the most robust estimate. The addition of Lp(a) to the risk algorithms augments risk stratification significantly. The results of this pilot study need confirmation with larger prospective studies.