Serum lipoprotein(a) positively correlates with coronary artery calcification in low-risk chinese han patients: a study from a single center.

Serum lipoprotein(a) positively correlates with coronary artery calcification in low-risk chinese han patients: a study from a single center.

BACKGROUND: Elevated plasma levels of lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) and a higher degree of coronary artery calcification (CAC) are both considered to be risk factors for atherosclerosis. However, previous studies have demonstrated that the relationship between Lp(a) levels and the degree of CAC indicates s...

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Main Authors: Yibo Jiang, Kai Guo, Mantian Chen, Jun Bao, Chengxing Shen, Yigang Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3741126?pdf=render

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