Advanced fibrosis of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis affects the significance of lipoprotein(a) as a cardiovascular risk factor

Volume: 299, Pages: 32 - 37
Published: Apr 1, 2020
Abstract
Background and aims Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is an important independent cardiovascular risk factor. However, Lp(a) levels are lower in patients with chronic liver disease than in healthy subjects. Furthermore, Lp(a) levels decrease as residual liver function declines. Although non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), especially advanced non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, the relationship between...
Paper Details
Title
Advanced fibrosis of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis affects the significance of lipoprotein(a) as a cardiovascular risk factor
Published Date
Apr 1, 2020
Volume
299
Pages
32 - 37
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