Lipoprotein(a) concentration and the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and nonvascular mortality.

CONTEXT: Circulating concentration of lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]), a large glycoprotein attached to a low-density lipoprotein-like particle, may be associated with risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke. OBJECTIVE: To assess the relationship of Lp(a) concentration with risk of major vascular and...

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Main Authors: Erqou, S, Kaptoge, S, Perry, P, Di Angelantonio, E, Thompson, A, White, I, Marcovina, S, Collins, R, Thompson, S, Danesh, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009