1. Lipoprotein(a) as a risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in patients in non-metropolitan areas of Brandenburg, Germany
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Philipp Hillmeister, Kangbo Li, Mengjun Dai, Mesud Sacirovic, Nikolaos Pagonas, Oliver Ritter, Peter Bramlage, Anja Bondke Persson, Ivo Buschmann, and Claudia Zemmrich
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Lipoprotein (a) ,risk factor ,atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease ,non-metropolitan area ,Germany ,Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system ,RC666-701 - Abstract
Background and aimsIn the non-metropolitan region of Brandenburg (Germany), which is characterized by high rates of cardiovascular diseases and underserved medical care, there is a lack of awareness regarding lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] as a risk factor. In addition, data from patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in diverse regional backgrounds, including the understudied Brandenburg cohort, and various healthcare statuses remain insufficient.MethodsIn this WalkByLab study, Lp(a) levels were monitored in a non-metropolitan cohort (n = 850) in Brandenburg, Germany, comprising 533 patients at high cardiovascular risk and 317 healthy controls. Patients underwent a comprehensive angiological screening, which included blood serum analysis, assessment of medical and family history, cardiovascular risk, and disease status, and evaluation of lifestyle and quality of life. All parameters were evaluated with regard to two groups based on Lp(a) levels: low (
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- 2024
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