The association of lipoprotein(a) and intraplaque neovascularization in patients with carotid stenosis: a retrospective study
Abstract Background Lipoprotein(a) is genetically determined and increasingly recognized as a major risk factor for arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. We examined whether plasma lipoprotein(a) concentrations were associated with intraplaque neovascularization (IPN) grade in patients with carot...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-06-01
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Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-02038-x |