Measuring lipoprotein(a) for cardiovascular disease prevention - in whom and when?

Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The aim of this study is to summarize major cardiovascular guideline recommendations on lipoprotein(a) and highlighting recent findings that emphasize how measuring lipoprotein(a) once in all adults is meaningful regardless of age, sex, comorbidities, or ethnicity.

RECENT FINDINGS: Many international guidelines now recommend once in a lifetime measurement of lipoprotein(a) in all adult individuals to facilitate accurate risk prediction. Lipoprotein(a)-lowering therapy to reduce cardiovascular disease is on the horizon, with results from the first phase 3 trial expected in 2025.

SUMMARY: Elevated lipoprotein(a) is an independent causal risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and aortic valve stenosis and measuring lipoprotein(a) once in all individuals regardless of age, sex, comorbidities, or ethnicity is meaningful to aid in risk stratification.

Original languageEnglish
JournalCurrent Opinion in Cardiology
Volume39
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)39-48
Number of pages10
ISSN0268-4705
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2024

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Lipoprotein(a)
  • Cardiovascular Diseases/prevention & control
  • Atherosclerosis/etiology
  • Risk Factors
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis

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