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Linear and Nonlinear Associations Between Lipoprotein(a) and the Risks of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.
Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society - 24 Apr 2026
Hsu Hsin-Yin, Fan Hsien-Yu, Tsai Ming-Chieh, Lai Chih-Jun, Hwang Lee-Ching, Chien Kuo-Liong
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BACKGROUND: Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a recognized risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), but the shape and potential nonlinearity of its association remain uncertain. We assessed the linear and nonlinear associations between Lp(a) levels and ASCVD risk using observational and Mendelian randomization (MR) approaches. METHODS AND RESULTS: We analyzed 351,858 UK Biobank participants...
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