Recurrent Cardiac Events Driven by Prothrombotic Burden in a Patient Undergoing Lipoprotein Apheresis for High Lp(a) Levels
Journal Title: Annals of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] is a marker for cardiovascular disease, involved in pathogenesis and progression of atherosclerosis. In selected high-risk patients, lipoprotein-apheresis could optimize secondary prevention and improve prognosis.
Authors and Affiliations
Gabriele Cioni, Rossella Marcucci, Rosanna Abbate, Giovanna D’Alessandri
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