A. Fernández

Dyslipidemia and lipoprotein A alteration. Prevention of atherosclerotic disease

Lipoprotein[Lp(a)] is an independent cardiovascular risk factor whose measurement in childhood is gaining relevance, particularly in patients with a family history of premature cerebrovascular disease and associated metabolic risk factors. We report the case of a 13-year-old obese adolescent with a waist circumference...