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July 21, 2025Open Access

Age – Dependent Clinical Relevance of Lipoprotein(a): A Comprehensive Review from Childhood to Adulthood

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ANAthina NasoufidouAGAgni GlavaMMMaria Mavridou

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Overview

Comprehensive review reveals lipoprotein(a) affects cardiovascular outcomes in pediatric and adult populations, indicating tailored screening is necessary.

Key Points

  • Lipoprotein(a) is a crucial risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease across all ages.
  • In children, high Lp(a) levels correlate with early signs of vascular dysfunction and familial hypercholesterolemia.
  • Adults with elevated Lp(a) face greater risks of myocardial infarction and stroke, especially with other risk factors present.
  • Identifying high-risk pediatric groups for Lp(a) monitoring can lead to better long-term cardiovascular health outcomes.

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Nasoufidou et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a02c9e6551bb0af8cd079https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202507.1389.v1
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