Journal of the American College of Cardiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
83(16), P. 1511 - 1525
Published: April 1, 2024
Lipoprotein(a)
(Lp[a])
is
a
causal
genetic
risk
factor
for
atherosclerotic
cardiovascular
disease
(ASCVD).
There
are
limited
long-term
follow-up
data
from
large
U.S.
population
cohorts.
This
study
examined
the
relationship
of
Lp(a)
with
ASCVD
outcomes
in
large,
pooled,
multi-ethnic
cohort.
The
included
on
and
5
prospective
studies:
MESA
(Multi-Ethnic
Study
Atherosclerosis),
CARDIA
(Coronary
Artery
Risk
Development
Young
Adults),
JHS
(Jackson
Heart
Study),
FHS-OS
(Framingham
Study-Offspring),
ARIC
(Atherosclerosis
In
Communities).
levels
were
classified
basis
cohort-specific
percentiles.
Multivariable
Cox
regression
related
composite
incident
events
by
group
diabetes
status.
27,756
persons
without
previous
who
aged
20
to
79
years,
including
55.0%
women,
35.6%
Black
participants,
7.6%
patients
diabetes,
mean
21.1
years.
Compared
<50th
percentile,
50th
<75th,
75th
<90th,
≥90th
percentiles
had
adjusted
HRs
1.06
(95%
CI:
0.99-1.14),
1.18
1.09-1.28),
1.46
1.33-1.59),
respectively
events.
Elevated
predicted
similarly
group,
sex,
race
or
ethnic
groups,
but
more
strongly
vs
(interaction
P
=
0.0056),
percentile
1.92
1.50-2.45)
1.41
1.28-1.55),
respectively.
also
individually
myocardial
infarction,
revascularization,
stroke,
coronary
heart
death,
not
total
mortality.
shows,
pooled
cohort,
that
higher
associated
an
increased
risk,
diabetes.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(3), P. 969 - 969
Published: Jan. 18, 2023
Lipoprotein(a)
(Lp(a))
is
a
low-density
lipoprotein
(LDL)
cholesterol-like
particle
bound
to
apolipoprotein(a).
Increased
Lp(a)
levels
are
an
independent,
heritable
causal
risk
factor
for
atherosclerotic
cardiovascular
disease
(ASCVD)
as
they
largely
determined
by
variations
in
the
gene
(LPA)
locus
encoding
apo(a).
preferential
carrier
oxidized
phospholipids
(OxPL),
and
its
role
adversely
affects
vascular
inflammation,
lesions,
endothelial
function
thrombogenicity,
which
pathophysiologically
leads
(CV)
events.
Despite
this
crucial
of
Lp(a),
measurement
lacks
globally
unified
method,
and,
between
different
laboratories,
results
need
standardization.
Standard
antilipidemic
therapies,
such
statins,
fibrates
ezetimibe,
have
mediocre
effect
on
levels,
although
it
not
yet
clear
whether
treatments
can
affect
CV
events
prognosis.
This
narrative
review
aims
summarize
knowledge
regarding
mechanisms
mediating
atherosclerosis
thrombosis
discuss
current
diagnostic
therapeutic
potentials.
European Heart Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
44(18), P. 1594 - 1607
Published: March 29, 2023
Given
the
limited
accuracy
of
clinically
used
risk
scores
such
as
Systematic
COronary
Risk
Evaluation
2
system
and
Second
Manifestations
ARTerial
disease
scores,
novel
algorithms
determining
an
individual's
susceptibility
future
incident
or
recurrent
atherosclerotic
cardiovascular
(ASCVD)
are
urgently
needed.
Due
to
major
improvements
in
assay
techniques,
multimarker
proteomic
lipidomic
panels
hold
promise
be
reliably
assessed
a
high-throughput
routine.
Novel
machine
learning-based
approaches
have
facilitated
use
this
high-dimensional
data
resulting
from
these
analyses
for
ASCVD
prediction.
More
than
dozen
large-scale
retrospective
studies
using
different
sets
biomarkers
statistical
methods
consistently
demonstrated
additive
prognostic
value
over
traditionally
clinical
scores.
Prospective
needed
determine
utility
biomarker
panel
stratification.
When
combined
with
genetic
predisposition
captured
polygenic
actual
phenotype
observed
coronary
artery
imaging,
proteomics
lipidomics
can
advance
understanding
complex
multifactorial
causes
underlying
risk.
Liver International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
44(7), P. 1526 - 1536
Published: April 5, 2024
Abstract
The
rising
prevalence
of
metabolic
dysfunction‐associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
poses
a
significant
global
health
challenge,
affecting
over
30%
adults
worldwide.
MASLD
is
linked
to
increased
mortality
rates
and
substantial
healthcare
costs,
primarily
driven
by
its
progression
steatohepatitis
(MASH),
which
can
lead
severe
complications
including
cirrhosis
hepatocellular
carcinoma.
Despite
growing
burden,
effective
pharmacotherapy
for
MASLD/MASH
has
been
lacking
until
the
recent
conditional
approval
resmetirom
FDA.
Resmetirom,
liver‐targeted
thyroid
hormone
receptor‐β
selective
drug,
shown
promise
in
clinical
trials
treating
non‐cirrhotic
MASH
with
moderate
advanced
fibrosis.
It
demonstrated
efficacy
reducing
hepatic
fat
content,
improving
histology
(both
resolution
fibrosis
improvement),
ameliorating
biomarkers
damage
without
effects
on
body
weight
or
glucose
metabolism.
Notably,
also
exhibits
favourable
circulating
lipids,
potentially
cardiovascular
risk
patients.
safety
profile
appears
acceptable,
gastrointestinal
adverse
events
being
most
common,
though
generally
mild
moderate.
However,
long‐term
surveillance
warranted
monitor
potential
risks
related
thyroid,
gonadal,
bone
diseases.
Clinical
implementation
faces
challenges
patient
selection
monitoring
treatment
response,
will
heavily
rely
non‐invasive
tests
assessment.
Nonetheless,
represents
landmark
breakthrough
treatment,
paving
way
future
therapeutic
strategies
aiming
mitigate
multifaceted
associated
this
complex
disease.
Atherosclerosis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
374, P. 107 - 120
Published: April 28, 2023
In
2022,
the
European
Atherosclerosis
Society
(EAS)
published
a
new
consensus
statement
on
lipoprotein(a)
[Lp(a)],
summarizing
current
knowledge
about
its
causal
association
with
atherosclerotic
cardiovascular
disease
(ASCVD)
and
aortic
stenosis.
One
of
novelties
this
is
risk
calculator
showing
how
Lp(a)
influences
lifetime
for
ASCVD
that
global
may
be
underestimated
substantially
in
individuals
high
or
very
concentration.
The
also
provides
practical
advice
concentration
can
used
to
modulate
factor
management,
given
specific
highly
effective
mRNA-targeted
Lp(a)-lowering
therapies
are
still
clinical
development.
This
counters
attitude:
"Why
should
I
measure
if
can't
lower
it?".
Subsequent
publication,
questions
have
arisen
relating
recommendations
impact
everyday
practice
management.
review
addresses
30
most
frequently
asked
epidemiology,
contribution
risk,
measurement,
management
existing
therapeutic
options.
Journal of clinical lipidology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. 428 - 451
Published: June 2, 2023
Lifestyle
habits
can
have
a
profound
impact
on
atherosclerotic
cardiovascular
disease
(ASCVD)
risk.
The
National
Lipid
Association
previously
published
recommendations
for
lifestyle
therapies
to
manage
dyslipidemia.
This
Clinical
Perspective
provides
an
update
with
focus
nutrition
interventions
the
three
most
common
dyslipidemias
in
adults:
1)
low-density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
(LDL-C)
elevation;
2)
triglyceride
(TG)
elevation,
including
severe
hypertriglyceridemia
chylomicronemia;
and
3)
combined
dyslipidemia,
elevations
both
LDL-C
TG
levels.
Lowering
non-high-density
are
primary
objectives
reducing
ASCVD
With
elevation
(≥500
mg/dL),
objective
is
prevent
pancreatitis
risk
reduction
secondary.
Nutrition
that
lower
levels
include
cholesterol-raising
fatty
acids
dietary
cholesterol,
as
well
increasing
intakes
of
unsaturated
acids,
plant
proteins,
viscous
fibers,
adiposity
patients
overweight
or
obesity.
Selected
supplements
may
be
employed
adjuncts.
all
elevated
restricting
alcohol,
added
sugars,
refined
starches.
Additional
factors
reduce
participating
daily
physical
activity
For
hypertriglyceridemia,
individualized
approach
essential.
addressing
concurrent
combination
strategies
described
lowering
TG.
A
multidisciplinary
recommended
facilitate
success
making
sustaining
changes
assistance
registered
dietitian
nutritionist
highly
recommended.
Journal of the American Heart Association,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(18)
Published: Sept. 13, 2023
Background
Despite
its
high
prevalence
and
clinical
significance,
measurement
of
lipoprotein(a)
is
rare
but
has
not
been
systematically
quantified.
We
assessed
the
testing
overall,
in
those
with
various
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD)
conditions
undergoing
cardiac
across
6
academic
medical
centers
associated
University
California,
total
by
year
from
2012
to
2021.
Methods
Results
In
this
observational
study,
data
California
Health
Data
Warehouse
on
number
individuals
unique
testing,
CVD
diagnoses
(using
European Heart Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
44(16), P. 1449 - 1460
Published: Feb. 21, 2023
Recent
evidence
suggest
that
the
lipoprotein(a)-associated
risk
of
atherosclerotic
cardiovascular
disease
(ASCVD)
may
be
observed
only
in
individuals
with
low-grade
systemic
inflammation.
It
was
hypothesized
high
lipoprotein(a)
is
a
main
driver
for
ASCVD,
myocardial
infarction,
and
aortic
valve
stenosis
irrespective
C-reactive
protein
levels.A
total
68
090
from
Copenhagen
General
Population
Study,
prospective
cohort
study,
were
included.
During
median
follow-up
8.1
years,
5104
developed
2432
1220
stenosis.
The
increased
higher
values
both
protein.
For
91st-100th
percentiles
(≥70
mg/dl,
≥147
nmol/l)
vs.
1st-33rd
(≤6
≤9
nmol/l),
multivariable-adjusted
hazard
ratio
ASCVD
1.61
(95%
confidence
interval
1.43-1.81)
those
<2
mg/l
1.57
(1.36-1.82)
≥2
(P
interaction
=
0.87).
corresponding
2.08
(1.76-2.45)
1.65
(1.34-2.04)
2.01
(1.59-2.55)
1.73
(1.31-2.27)
stenosis,
respectively
0.15
0.18).
highest
absolute
10-year
risks
found
men
aged
70-79
years
levels
mg/l,
34%
19%
13%
women
20%,
10%,
8%,
respectively.High
independent
levels.