Effect of gemfibrozil on levels of lipoprotein[a] in type II hyperlipoproteinemic subjects.

Plasma lipoprotein[a] (Lp[a]) levels are highly correlated with angiographically demonstrable coronary heart disease, and elevated Lp[a] is an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis. Previous studies have provided evidence that the levels of Lp[a] and triglyceride are related, suggesting that L...

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Main Authors: P H Jones, H J Pownall, W Patsch, J A Herd, J A Farmer, C Payton-Ross, K T Kimball, A M Gotto, J D Morrisett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 1996-01-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520391598