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Lipoprotein(a) concentrations, apolipoprotein(a) isoforms and clinical endpoints in haemodialysis patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: results from the 4D Study.
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association - 1 Nov 2016
Kollerits Barbara, Drechsler Christiane, Krane Vera, Lamina Claudia, März Winfried, Dieplinger Hans, Ritz Eberhard, Wanner Christoph, Kronenberg Florian
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: High lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] concentrations and low molecular weight (LMW) apolipoprotein(a) [apo(a)] isoforms are associated with cardiovascular disease and mortality in the general population. We examined the association of both with all-cause mortality and cardiovascular endpoints in haemodialysis patients with diabetes mellitus. METHODS: This is a post hoc analysis of the prospective 4D Study...
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