Genetic Variation in LPAL2 , LPA , and PLG Predicts Plasma Lipoprotein(a) Level and Carotid Artery Disease Risk
Author(s) -
James Ronald,
Ramakrishnan Rajagopalan,
Felecia Cerrato,
Alex S. Nord,
Thomas S. Hatsukami,
Ted R. Kohler,
Santica M. Marcovina,
Patrick J. Heagerty,
Gail P. Jarvik
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
stroke
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.397
H-Index - 319
eISSN - 1524-4628
pISSN - 0039-2499
DOI - 10.1161/strokeaha.110.591230
Subject(s) - medicine , lipoprotein(a) , disease , cardiology , genetic variation , carotid arteries , variation (astronomy) , carotid artery disease , stroke (engine) , vascular disease , lipoprotein , cholesterol , carotid endarterectomy , population , environmental health , mechanical engineering , physics , astrophysics , engineering
lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] level is an established risk factor for coronary artery disease and has been implicated in carotid artery disease (CAAD). The relationship between genetic variation in the LPA gene region and CAAD risk remains unknown.
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