Associazione Nazionale Medici Cardiologi Ospedalieri

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INFLAMMATION AND LIPID METABOLISM IN YOUNG PATIENTS WITH ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME .
Anno:
2023
BACKGROUND: Inflammation and lipid metabolism play a central role in pathogenesis of atherosclerosis.  High sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] and other inflammation markers are well-established markers of cardiovascular (CV) diseases and are associated with adverse CV outcome after acute coronary syndrome (ACS). METHODS: The study enrolled patients ≤…
YOUNG AND MIDDLE-AGED PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME: THE ROLE OF LIPOPROTEIN(A)
Anno:
2023
BACKGROUND: Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a liver-derived lipoprotein with genetically determined concentrations. High level of lipoprotein(a) is a common risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke.  Higher plasma Lp(a) concentrations are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), through mechanisms associated with increased atherogenesis, inflammation, and thrombosis….