Key result
Mean Lipoprotein (a) levels were significantly higher in patients with ischemic stroke compared to controls (42.68 mg/dl vs 31.45 mg/dl, p=0.014).
Why the study?
Is elevated lipoprotein (a) associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke?
Population
150 patients, including 100 consecutive ischemic stroke patients and 50 matched controls admitted for…
Comparison
Elevated Lipoprotein (a) levels vs Matched controls with nonvascular diseases
Design
Case-control
Authors
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Supports Lp(a) as ischemic stroke risk factor; leaves open impact on severity and outcome.
Case-Control (n=150)
No
Is elevated lipoprotein (a) associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke?
Absolute Event Rate: 42.68% vs 31.45%
p-value: p=0.014
Elevated Lipoprotein (a) is associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke, but does not appear to predict stroke severity or prognosis.
More et al. (2017) conducted a case-control in Ischemic stroke (n=150). Lipoprotein (a) vs. Controls without vascular disease was evaluated on Mean Lipoprotein (a) levels (p=0.014). Mean Lipoprotein (a) levels were significantly higher in patients with ischemic stroke compared to controls (42.68 mg/dl vs 31.45 mg/dl, p=0.014).
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