Assessing Cardiovascular Risk in First-Degree Relatives of Individuals with Elevated Lipoprotein(a): Insights from a Swedish Cohort Study
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This large registry-based cohort study reveals that first-degree relatives (FDRs) of individuals with elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels have a significantly increased incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Cascade screening within families could enable earlier identification of high-risk individuals for targeted cardiovascular prevention.
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