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Studying the Association Between Elevated Lp(a) Levels and Risk of Atherosclerotic Disease

Experts discuss the relationship between lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) levels and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk, with findings from a large US population study, and explore how these findings could impact clinical practice and the management of patients at risk for ASCVD.

Video content above is prompted by the following:

  • In the introduction, I mentioned that Lp(a) is considered an independent and significant risk factor for ASCVD and aortic stenosis. Dr Wong, you recently studied the relationship between Lp(a) level and ASCVD risk in a large US population. Could you describe your findings?
  • Dr Saseen, how might findings like these impact clinical practice?
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