The Hidden Heart Risk That's Lurking in Plain Sight A recent study published by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions has shed new light on a genetic risk factor linked to an increased risk of major cardiovascular events.
Very high levels of the inherited cholesterol related particle Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] have been associated with an elevated risk of stroke, cardiovascular death, and other major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).
The study analyzed data from over 20,000 patients across three major NIH studies and found that elevated Lp(a) levels were independently associated with a higher risk of MACE.