M. Koschinsky

Lipoprotein(a) management simplified: The National Lipid Association lipid simplified series.

BACKGROUND Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a unique apolipoprotein B-containing lipoprotein, similar to low-density lipoproteins. Plasma concentrations of Lp(a) are largely genetically determined. High Lp(a) levels are recognized as a causal and independent risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and a...

The Roles of Lipoprotein(a) in Atherosclerosis – Minding the Knowledge Gaps

Lipoprotein(a): a unique lipoprotein at the crossroads of atherosclerosis and thrombosis.

Accumulating evidence indicates that considering the prothrombotic activities of Lp(a) will impact clinical management of Lp(a) and the deployment of Lp(a)-lowering therapies.