Lipoprotein(a) Is Associated with Thrombus Burden in Culprit Arteries of Younger Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The burden of thrombus in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) has implications on treatment and outcomes. However, the association between Lp(a) and atherothrombosis in STEMI remains unclear.

Objectives

The aim of the study was to determine the association between Lp(a) and culprit artery thrombus burden in younger patients with STEMI.

Methods

This was a single-center study of 83 patients aged <65 years with STEMI between 2016-2018 who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention and measurement of Lp(a); those receiving thrombolytic therapy were excluded. Thrombus burden in the culprit artery was determined angiographically using the Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction sco

SUBMITTER: Sankhesara DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10273867 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature