The Role of Lipoprotein (a) in the Progression of Aortic Stenosis.

Calcific aortic stenosis is a complex process that involves several factors including genetics, lipid infiltration, inflammation, and hemodynamic stress. This process begins at an early age and progresses throughout our lifetime. Lipoprotein (a), or Lp(a), has been shown to drive progression of aortic stenosis in several studies.