Association between lipoprotein(a) and peri-procedural ischemic stroke in intracranial artery stenting: a retrospective cohort study

Key Points

• The study aims to assess the relationship between lipoprotein(a) levels and the risk of postoperative ischemic strokes during intracranial artery stenting.
• Conducted a retrospective cohort study at a single center.
• Analyzed preoperative lipoprotein(a) levels in relation to ischemic stroke occurrences.
• Identified the dose-response relationship between lipoprotein(a) and stroke risk.
• Preoperative lipoprotein(a) levels independently predict peri-procedural ischemic stroke.
• A dose-response relationship was established, indicating higher lipoprotein(a) levels correlate with increased stroke risk.
• Findings suggest the need for multicenter validation due to the limited events observed in the study.