Physicians' Academy for Cardiovascular Education
EAS 2021 An analysis of data from the German Lipoprotein Apheresis Registry (GLAR) from 2012-2020 demonstrated substantial lowering of MACE and major non-coronary events within two years of initiation of lipoprotein apheresis.
The prospective BIOSIGNAL cohort study showed that elevated Lp(a) was independently associated with LAA stroke etiology and risk of recurrent AIS or TIA in patients <60 years.
This study investigated the risk of incident CAD in participants from the UK Biobank with and without a family history of CVD in a sibling or parent.
This online course covers different aspects of lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)): the pathophysiology, its role in CVD risk and (novel) therapeutic options to reduce Lp(a) levels. This educational program is chaired by Erik Stroes, MD - Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
A post-hoc analysis of the ODYSSEY OUTCOMES trial found that Lp(a) reduction with alirocumab was, independent of LDL-c reduction, associated with reduced total CV events in ACS patients.
Prof. Stroes gives an introduction to the symposium about different aspects of lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)), that was held during the virtual ESC 2020 congress.
Prof. Bittner summarizes findings from post-hoc analyses of FOURIER and ODYSSEY OUTCOMES on the relationship between Lp(a) lowering by PCSK9 inhibition and CV risk.
RNA therapeutics can reduce production of apo(a) in hepatocytes and thereby prevent assembly of Lp(a). This presentation provides an overview of phase 2 studies with antisense mediated Lp(a) lowering.
Prof. Laufs discusses the role of triglycerides and Lp(a) in the context of residual risk.
EAS 2020 In participants of the UK Biobank, a LPA genetic risk score and measured Lp(a) levels provided comparable risk prediction for ASCVD risk in a primary prevention setting.
High Lp(a) levels are associated with increased risk of CV events. Pia Kamstrup presents the evidence from studies and in addition talks about challenges when determining Lp(a) levels.
This study evaluated the independent and joint associations of elevated Lp(a) and family history of CHD with incident ASCVD and CHD events among asymptomatic subjects.
