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Correlation of lipoprotein(a) levels and myocardial stress thallium scintigraphy pattern in different entities of CHD severity.
Wiener klinische Wochenschrift - 30 Dec 2002
Palumbo Barbara, Lupattelli Graziana, Siepi Donatella, Bianchi Andrea, Anniboletti Pier Fabrizio, Blandini Vittoria, Sinzinger Helmut, Mannarino Elmo, Palumbo Renato
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Higher levels of lipoprotein(a) confer an increased risk for coronary heart disease (CHD). Apo-E genotype (APO-E) also plays a role, the APO-E epsilon 4 allele being associated with CHD. Furthermore, higher Lp(a) concentrations are correlated with APO-E epsilon 4 allele presence. The study was performed to investigate the relationship of Lp(a) and APO-E with the functional status of coronary arteries...
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