Vol. 33 (Suppl 2) 2012 Neuro endocrinology letters

Correlation of lipoprotein (a) concentration with the extent of coronary artery disease in patients on lipid lowering therapy.

OBJECTIVES: Lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)], together with other serum lipoproteins have an important role in the pathogenesis of coronary heart disease. The objective of the study was to assess the association between plasma levels of Lp(a) with the extent of angiographically defined coronary artery disease (CAD).

PATIENTS AND M.....