Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5593053 | Clínica e Investigación en Arteriosclerosis | 2017 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] is a lipoprotein defined by presenting a specific apolipoprotein, ApoA, linked to the ApoB-100 by different types of chemical bonds, including a disulfide bridge. Despite their atherogenic mechanism is not fully understood, its importance has been demonstrated in the development of premature aterosclerosis. Multiple studies have shown its role as a cardiovascular risk factor associated with heart disease and stroke. We report the case of a patient with a diagnosis of Takayasu arteritis in which a massive elevation of Lp(a) was detected. We emphasize its diagnostic and therapeutic implications.
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Authors
José Carlos Alarcón GarcÃa, Santiago RodrÃguez Suárez, Ovidio Muñiz Grijalvo, Salvador GarcÃa Morillo,