Predictors of functional and morphological arterial wall properties in coronary artery disease patients with increased lipoprotein (a) levels before and after treatment with proprotein convertase subtilisin-kexin type 9 inhibitors
Abstract Background In addition to proatherogenic properties, lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a)) has also pro-inflammatory, antifibrinolytic and prothrombogenic features. The aim of the current study was to identify the predictors of functional and morphological properties of the arterial wall in patients afte...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-08-01
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Series: | Cardiovascular Ultrasound |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12947-023-00313-9 |