What Level of Lp(a) Indicates Increased CVD Risk?
The threshold of Lp(a) linked to increased risk for cardiovascular events may be different for primary and secondary prevention populations, new data suggested.
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The threshold of Lp(a) linked to increased risk for cardiovascular events may be different for primary and secondary prevention populations, new data suggested.
The threshold for increased risk differed, though, with only the highest Lp(a) levels conferring risk in secondary prevention.
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