Abstract: Lipoprotein(a)(Lp[a]) is a low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C)-like particle with potent pro-atherothrombotic properties. The association of Lp(a) with several circulating factors, including vitamins, remains unresolved. We performed an ...
Lipid Therapy – Why, for Whom and How Intensive?Abstract. Dyslipidaemia is one of the most important cardiovascular risk factors. Measures to treat it therefore are of central importance. The treatment of elevated lipid ...
Pleiotropic Effects of Statins – What Is Their Clinical Significance?Abstract. Pleiotropic Effects of Statins – What Is Their Clinical Significance? Statins have several pleiotropic effects, such as anti-inflammation, anti-...
A Family History of Hypercholesterolemia – the Role of GeneticsAbstract. Genetic testing is rarely used in Switzerland to confirm the clinical diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolemia. However, cascade genetic testing from ...