Lipoprotein(a) is a risk factor for aortic and mitral valvular stenosis in peripheral arterial disease

Conclusions
The high prevalence of VHD is found, especially in AR and MR, and the Lp(a) level is associated with increased risks of AS and MS in patients with PAD.

Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - April 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hojo, Y., Kumakura, H., Kanai, H., Iwasaki, T., Ichikawa, S., Kurabayashi, M. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research