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Lp(a) concentrations and phenotypes in children with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
Chemistry and physics of lipids - 1 Jan 1994
Haffner S M, Frangos M, Williamson J, Santiago J, Valdez R, Aldrete G, Mykkänen L, Gruber K K, Rainwater D L
Abstract excerpt
Subjects with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) have an increased incidence of coronary heart disease. Several studies have suggested that Lp(a) levels may be increased in IDDM subjects, although these studies have been limited by the lack of information on apo(a) phenotype and urinary albumin excretion. We compared Lp(a) concentrations in 66 children with IDDM and 18 non-diabetic children; all were...
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