A pilot study for assessing the lp(a) levels in Marmara region
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine Lp(a) levels of healthy people and assess the risk of coronary atherosclerosis in terms of lipid values and Lp(a).
Methods: Lp(a) was measured by an Elisa method, while other lipid parameters were assayed enzymatically with an autoanalyzer.
Results: Mean levels, standard deviation, and median of Lp(a) were found to be 23.9±26.3 mg/dl,
14.3 mg/dl respectively. Five and 95 percentile values for Lp(a) were found to be 0 and 82.2 mg/dl. Twenty- four percent of our study group had Lp(a) value above 30 mg/dl. Lp(a) frequency distribution of our group is skewed to the left.
Conclusion: Mean value for Lp(a) of our pilot study group is quite high when compared to other populations and we plan to screen a much larger group.
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References
- Lawn RM. Lipoprotein (a) in heart disease. Scientific Ame 1992;6:26-32.
Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Clinical Sciences
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
G. Hergenç
This is me
Türkiye
Publication Date
January 1, 1998
Submission Date
November 22, 2016
Acceptance Date
October 1, 1997
Published in Issue
Year 1998 Volume: 11 Number: 1