Association of lipoprotein(a) with ischemia-reperfusion injury in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
BACKGROUND Hypercholesterolemia adversely affects ischemia-reperfusion injury in acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) is an independent cardiovascular risk factor beyond traditional lipid markers; however, its impact on ischemic myocardial injury remains unclear. We therefore investi...