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[Apolipoprotein(a) phenotypes as markers of genetic susceptibility for cardiovascular risk in occupational medicine].
Giornale italiano di medicina del lavoro ed ergonomia - 1 Jan 2000
Mennoia N V, Gazzaruso C, Geroldi D, Candura S M
Abstract excerpt
Several agents (e.g. chemical or physical) present in the work environment may be harmful for the cardiovascular system. Recent studies on the cardiovascular diseases linked to hyperlipidemia have demonstrated a strong correlation between high lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels and Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). In particular, the severity of this pathological condition correlates well with the molecular weight (MW) of...
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