Effect of Lipoprotein(a) on the Diagnosis of Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Does It Make a Difference in the Clinic? [Lipids, Lipoproteins, and Cardiovascular Risk Factors]

CONCLUSIONS: Adjusting LDL cholesterol concentration for Lp(a) cholesterol improves the diagnostic accuracy of DLCN and SB criteria, especially with Lp(a) >1.0 g/L and LDL cholesterol <251 mg/dL (<6.5 mmol/L). Lp(a) should be measured in all patients suspected of having FH.

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Source: Clinical Chemistry - September 29, 2019 Category: Chemistry Authors: Chan, D. C., Pang, J., Hooper, A. J., Bell, D. A., Burnett, J. R., Watts, G. F. Tags: Lipids, Lipoproteins, and Cardiovascular Risk Factors Source Type: research