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EAS 2021 — Elevated lipoprotein(a) predicts multivessel disease in patients with premature ACS

Pavankumar Kamat   |   Conference Report   |   07 June 2021
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Takeaway

  • Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] level >15 mg/dL is associated with multivessel disease in patients with premature acute coronary syndrome (ACS).

Why this matters

  • Lp(a) is an established risk factor for premature coronary heart disease. 

Study design

  • Analysis of 120 patients aged <60 years (average age, 53±7 years; 81% males) admitted to...

          

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