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Inflammation as a Modifier of Lipoprotein(a)–Associated Cardiovascular Risk: Insights from the UK Biobank
By MedXY|Jun 27, 2026
Elevated lipoprotein(a) increases coronary artery disease risk, but this study reveals that inflammation—particularly IL-6 levels—modulates this risk, highlighting the importance of inflammatory biomarkers in cardiovascular risk assessment