Elevated lipoprotein(a) is associated with the progression of carotid atherosclerosis

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A study reports that elevated lipoprotein(a), a genetically determined blood lipid and cardiovascular risk factor, is associated with progression of carotid atherosclerosis. The research addresses the relationship over time, particularly among East Asian populations.

Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a genetically determined blood lipid and an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, its association with the long-term progression of carotid atherosclerosis has remained unclear, particularly in East Asian populations.