“These findings are consistent with a causal association of elevated
lipoprotein(a) levels with increased (heart attack) risk,” study
co-author Borge Nordestgaard, MD, and colleagues write.
Or, put another way, there is no proven causal association.
Chuck Norcutt
Fernando Gonzalez Gentile wrote:
> And it is independent of LDL too ... despite their resemblance.
>
> Nonetheless, ..."Based on the study findings, they conclude that “as a
> lifelong cardiovascular risk factor and as a pharmacologic target, LDL
> is likely much more potent than lipoprotein(a).”"
>
> <http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20090609/lipoprotein-a-linked-to-heart-attacks>
>
> Fernando.
>
> 2010/6/18 Charles Geilfuss <charles.geilfuss@xxxxxxxxx>:
>
>> LPa is an independent risk
>> factor for cardiovascular disease.
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