| Literature DB >> 26710351 |
Massimo Franchini1, Enrico Capuzzo1, Giancarlo M Liumbruno2.
Abstract
Lipoprotein(a), which consists of a low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particle linked to an apolipoprotein(a) moiety, is currently considered an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease due to its atherogenic (LDL-like) and prothrombotic (plasminogen-like) properties. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the current and newer therapies for lowering increased lipoprotein(a) levels, focusing on lipoprotein apheresis. After a systematic literature search, we identified ten studies which, overall, documented that lipoprotein apheresis is effective in reducing increased lipoprotein(a) levels and cardiovascular events.Entities:
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26710351 PMCID: PMC5016300 DOI: 10.2450/2015.0163-15
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Blood Transfus ISSN: 1723-2007 Impact factor: 3.443