What question did this study set out to answer?

To investigate the relationship between lipoprotein(a) and cumulative low-density lipoprotein cholesterol with coronary artery disease in elderly individuals who are statin-naïve.

January 25, 2026

Lipoprotein(a) and Cumulative Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol as Predictors of Coronary Artery Disease in Statin-Naïve Elderly Individuals with Hyperlipidemia.

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To investigate the relationship between lipoprotein(a) and cumulative low-density lipoprotein cholesterol with coronary artery disease in elderly individuals who are statin-naïve.
Examined statin-naïve elderly individuals with elevated LDL cholesterol levels
Analyzed the association of sex, cumulative LDL cholesterol, and lipoprotein(a) levels with coronary artery disease
Used statistical methods to determine independent correlations between these variables and CAD
Cumulative LDL-C exposure and high lipoprotein(a) levels are independently linked to increased coronary artery disease risk
Male sex was also identified as a contributing factor for CAD in this population

Abstract

In statin-naïve elderly individuals with elevated LDL-C levels, male sex, cumulative LDL-C exposure, and high Lp(a) levels were independently associated with CAD. These findings underscore the potential utility of incorporating cumulative LDL-C and Lp(a) into risk stratification for older adults.

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Lipoprotein(a) and Cumulative Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol as Predictors of Coronary Artery Disease in Statin-Naïve Elderly Individuals with Hyperlipidemia.

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