Correlation of lipoprotein(a) with the extent of coronary artery disease in patients with established coronary atherosclerosis: gender differences.

Objective: To assess the gender differences in correlation lipoprotein(a) concentration with the extent of coronary artery disease in patients with established coronary artery disease.

Patients And Methods: Blood lipids and lipoprotein(a) concentrations were measured in 351 consecutive patients (256 men and 95 women) who underwent coronary angiography between January and May 2010, and who had established coronary atherosclerosis (angiography score >1). A modified angiographic Gensini Score was used.

Correlation of lipoprotein (a) concentration with the extent of coronary artery disease in patients on lipid lowering therapy.

Objectives: Lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)], together with other serum lipoproteins have an important role in the pathogenesis of coronary heart disease. The objective of the study was to assess the association between plasma levels of Lp(a) with the extent of angiographically defined coronary artery disease (CAD).

Patients And Methods: A total of 518 consecutive patients (66 % males) underwent coronary angiography in connection with lipids and lipoprotein determinations between 1st January and 31st May 2010.