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Published on: January 28, 2020
Small apolipoprotein(a) isoforms may predict primary patency following peripheral arterial revascularization
Smaller apolipoprotein (a) [apo(a)] isoforms are linked to increased risk of treated vessel occlusion after lower extremity revascularization. This finding suggests apo(a) size may predict early outcomes in peripheral arterial disease patients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Genetics
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- High lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] levels are associated with adverse limb events in patients undergoing lower extremity revascularization.
- Lp(a) levels are genetically determined by the LPA gene, encoding apolipoprotein (a) [apo(a)] isoforms.
- Isoform size, influenced by kringle IV type 2 (KIV-2) repeats, inversely correlates with Lp(a) levels.
Conclusions:
- In this small cohort, smaller apo(a) isoform size was linked to a higher likelihood of perioperative occlusion and potential re-intervention after peripheral arterial revascularization.
- Apo(a) isoform size may serve as an early predictor of primary patency following lower extremity intervention.
- Larger studies are warranted to validate these preliminary findings and elucidate underlying mechanisms.
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