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Acute myocardial infarction risk predicted by serum levels of lipoprotein (a) in Turkish population

Year 1994, Volume: 7 Issue: 2, 69 - 73, 01.04.1994

Abstract

Lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)J is a macromolecular complex found in human plasma and is composed of 1 low density lipoprotein (LDL) particle to which 1 or more molecule of apolipoprotein (a) is covalently linked. Elevated levels of Lp(a) have been associated with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). In this study the serum levels of Lp(a) in patients with AMI compared with control subjects in Turkiye was determined. We determined serum levels of Lp(a) in 72 patients (47 men and 25 women) with clinically, electrocardiographically and biochemically documented AMI, and in 64 control subjects (28 men and 36 women) clinically free of cardiovascular, peripheral or cerebral arterial disease on the basis of history, physical examination and electrocardiographic criteria. Patients with AMI had higher Lp(a) levels than did control subjects (33.9 ±

23.9 vs. 14.1 ± 11.1 mg/dl, p<0.0001). The prevalence of Lp(a) excess (defined as >90th percentile of controls) was 55% in patients with AMI. Lp(a) levels were not correlated with other lipid and lipoprotein parameters. Also there was no correlation between serum Lp(a) levels and age and gender of subjects. Our data indicate that Lp(a) is a risk factor for AMI, independent of other lipid and lipoprotein parameters.

References

  • Berg K. A new serum type system in man: The Lp- system. Acta Pathol Microbiol Scand 1963;59:369-382.
Year 1994, Volume: 7 Issue: 2, 69 - 73, 01.04.1994

Abstract

References

  • Berg K. A new serum type system in man: The Lp- system. Acta Pathol Microbiol Scand 1963;59:369-382.
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Subjects Clinical Sciences
Journal Section Review Makaleler
Authors

E.c. Canbulat This is me

İ. Türkalp This is me

Publication Date April 1, 1994
Published in Issue Year 1994 Volume: 7 Issue: 2

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APA Canbulat, E., & Türkalp, İ. (1994). Acute myocardial infarction risk predicted by serum levels of lipoprotein (a) in Turkish population. Marmara Medical Journal, 7(2), 69-73.
AMA Canbulat E, Türkalp İ. Acute myocardial infarction risk predicted by serum levels of lipoprotein (a) in Turkish population. Marmara Med J. April 1994;7(2):69-73.
Chicago Canbulat, E.c., and İ. Türkalp. “Acute Myocardial Infarction Risk Predicted by Serum Levels of Lipoprotein (a) in Turkish Population”. Marmara Medical Journal 7, no. 2 (April 1994): 69-73.
EndNote Canbulat E, Türkalp İ (April 1, 1994) Acute myocardial infarction risk predicted by serum levels of lipoprotein (a) in Turkish population. Marmara Medical Journal 7 2 69–73.
IEEE E. Canbulat and İ. Türkalp, “Acute myocardial infarction risk predicted by serum levels of lipoprotein (a) in Turkish population”, Marmara Med J, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 69–73, 1994.
ISNAD Canbulat, E.c. - Türkalp, İ. “Acute Myocardial Infarction Risk Predicted by Serum Levels of Lipoprotein (a) in Turkish Population”. Marmara Medical Journal 7/2 (April 1994), 69-73.
JAMA Canbulat E, Türkalp İ. Acute myocardial infarction risk predicted by serum levels of lipoprotein (a) in Turkish population. Marmara Med J. 1994;7:69–73.
MLA Canbulat, E.c. and İ. Türkalp. “Acute Myocardial Infarction Risk Predicted by Serum Levels of Lipoprotein (a) in Turkish Population”. Marmara Medical Journal, vol. 7, no. 2, 1994, pp. 69-73.
Vancouver Canbulat E, Türkalp İ. Acute myocardial infarction risk predicted by serum levels of lipoprotein (a) in Turkish population. Marmara Med J. 1994;7(2):69-73.