English | 2023 | PDF | 22 MB | 446 Pages
Karam Kostner, Gerhard M. Kostner, Peter P. Toth, B0BS3B2H7Q, 3031245776, 3031245741, 9783031245749, 9783031245770, 978-3031245749, 978-3031245770
Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a unique
lipoprotein that has emerged as an independent risk factor for
cardiovascular vascular disease. Data from case control, epigenetic and
mendelian randomization studies indicate that people with elevated
Lp(a) have a two-fold to four-fold increased risk of cardiovascular
events compared to people with low Lp(a) levels. Despite this risk,
awareness of Lp(a) is still very low among health care providers. Even
cardiologists often overlook Lp(a), in part because Lp(a) is not as
well-understood as other risk factors and treatment options are still
very limited.
This book offers an
authoritative and comprehensive overview of Lipoprotein(a). It provides
an in-depth review of all aspects of Lp(a), from pathophysiology to
metabolism. Chapters offer the reader a contemporary view of the
important roles of Lp(a) as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
In addition, this volume discusses the clinical implications of
elevated Lp(a) and current and future therapies. Lipoprotein(a) is an
essential resource for physicians, medical students, residents,
fellows, and allied health professionals in lipidology, cardiology,
endocrinology, pharmacotherapy, and health promotion and disease
prevention.
