IS LIPOPROTEIN (A) A RISK FACTOR FOR CORO NARY HEART-DISEASE

The serum level of Lp(a) ha been defined in retrospective and cross se ctional studies as an independent risk factor for acute myocardial inf arction and cerebrovascular thrombotic accidents. However, recent pros pective studies have found no evidences of association between Lp(a) l evels and risk of myocardial infarction, therefore, current knowledge does not support the measurement of Lp(a) as a screening tool among mi ddle age men. Further research is needed, to identify specific groups where Lp(a) may be a risk factor