Lipoprotein(a) is linked to atherothrombosis and aortic valve stenosis independent of C-reactive protein.

Peter E Thomas Signe Vedel-KroghPia R KamstrupBørge Grønne Nordestgaard

Published in: European heart journal (2023)

High lipoprotein(a) was a main driver for the risk of ASCVD, myocardial infarction, and aortic valve stenosis independent of C-reactive protein levels.

Keyphrases

aortic valve
transcatheter aortic valve replacement
transcatheter aortic valve implantation
aortic valve replacement
aortic stenosis
low density lipoprotein
heart failure
left ventricular