Publications by authors named "Ngozi T Kanu"
Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a distinctive lipoprotein particle linked to various cardiovascular diseases, notably atherosclerosis and aortic stenosis. Much like plasminogen, Lp(a) hinders normal fibrinolysis, leading to increased thrombosis and slower clearance of fibrin debris. It also causes inflammation, oxidative stress, and endothelial dysfunction, contributing to the formation of atherosclerotic lesions.
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- * The literature review aims to investigate how managing modifiable risk factors in AF patients affects their health outcomes and explores various treatments, including medication and catheter ablation, which have inconsistent results.
- * Current treatment guidelines recommend rate control and anticoagulation for persistent AF, highlighting the need for further research on supplemental treatments and lifestyle changes to improve their effectiveness.