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Title:

[Lp(a) and its role in cardiovascular diseases].

Document type:
English Abstract; Journal Article
Author(s):
Reuser, Annika; Koenig, Wolfgang; Laufs, Ulrich
Abstract:
Lipoprotein(a) - Lp(a) - is an hepatically synthesized lipoprotein, structurally similar to low-density-lipoprotein, and an important marker for cardiovascular risk. Lp(a) plasma concentrations are genetically determined and can hardly be modified by diet, exercise or oral drugs. Lp(a) concentration should be tested at least once per life. The current treatment for high Lp(a) is early intensive risk factor management with optimal lowering of LDL-cholesterol. Potent new RNA-targeting therapies ar...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Dtsch Med Wochenschr
Year:
2022
Journal volume:
147
Journal issue:
23
Pages contribution:
1564-1570
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1055/a-1516-2701
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36323326
Print-ISSN:
0012-0472
TUM Institution:
273; Klinik für Herz- und Kreislauferkrankungen im Erwachsenenalter (Prof. Schunkert)
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