Modern Approaches to Lower Lipoprotein(a) Concentrations and Consequences for Cardiovascular Diseases

Modern Approaches to Lower Lipoprotein(a) Concentrations and Consequences for Cardiovascular Diseases

Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) is a low density lipoprotein particle that is associated with poor cardiovascular prognosis due to pro-atherogenic, pro-thrombotic, pro-inflammatory and pro-oxidative properties. Traditional lipid-lowering therapy does not provide a sufficient Lp(a) reduction. For PCSK9 inhibi...

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Main Authors: Victoria A. Korneva, Tatjana Yurjevna Kuznetsova, Ulrich Julius
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Biomedicines
Subjects:
lipoprotein(a)
proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors
inclisiran
lipoprotein apheresis
inhibitors of apolipoprotein(a) synthesis
cardiovascular risk
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/9/9/1271

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