Lipoprotein (a) in physiological states and kidney diseases
Franek, E.; Kokot, F.
Postepy Higieny i Medycyny Doswiadczalnej 51(6): 595-604
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0032-5449 PMID: 9481893 Document Number: 479665
The present paper is a concise summary of contemporary knowledge of lipoprotein(a). Increased lipoprotein(a) concentration is an independent risk factor for atherogenesis. The treatment of choice of increased lipoprotein(a) concentration is causal--for example treatment of the nephrotic syndrome or renal transplantation. If this is not amenable, careful monitoring and elimination of additional risk factors of atherogenesis are mandatory.