The Association of Lipoprotein(A) and Coronary Artery Calcium in Primary Prevention Patients-Data from the STAR-Lp(A) Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: Available studies have shown a correlation between higher lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a) levels and atherosclerotic diseases. We aimed to evaluate the association between Lp(a) and coronary artery calcification CAC Score among patients referred to outpatient cardiology clinics based on the data from the STAR-Lp(a) study. Methods: The study included consecutive patients referred to two outpatient cardiology clinics. The present analysis included primary prevention patients without atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease who underwent coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA). Results: We analyzed 528 patients (median age 68 years, 179 men, 349 women). Overall, 73.9% had Lp(a) < 30 mg/dL, 7.6% had 30-50 mg/dL, and 18.5% ≥ 50 mg/dL. The median coronary artery cal

SUBMITTER: Burzynska M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12524849 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature