Elevated lipoprotein(a) is associated with the progression of carotid atherosclerosis
Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a genetically determined blood lipid and an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, its association with the long-term progression of carotid atherosclerosis has remained unclear, particularly in East Asian populations.
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