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[Plasma lipoprotein(a) levels in patients with hyperthyroidism]
M Matsubara1, T Atsumi, K Namioka
1Otaru City General Hospital.
Summary
Plasma lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels are significantly lower in patients with hyperthyroidism (HT). Lp(a) levels normalized with appropriate HT treatment, correlating with LDL cholesterol changes.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Lipid Metabolism