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Lipoprotein(a) selectively associates with vulnerable coronary plaque phenotypes in comparison with other established risk markers.
European heart journal. Cardiovascular Imaging - 30 Apr 2026
Fisher Rebecca, Gurevitz Chen, Fisher Edward A, Park Jisuk, Aquino Melissa, Goonewardena Sascha N, Rosenson Robert S
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AIMS: Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is an inherited cardiovascular risk factor. However, its association with coronary plaque characteristics beyond traditional risk enhancers remains unclear. We aimed to evaluate the association between Lp(a) levels and coronary plaque characteristics in asymptomatic primary prevention patients, and to compare its predictive value against other risk enhancers, including LDL particle...
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