- Researchers investigated the effect of lipoprotein (a) cholesterol levels and hypertension on cardiovascular risk.
- They found that higher lipoprotein (a) levels increase cardiovascular risk in patients with hypertension.
- This relationship persisted even after adjusting for known risk factors for cardiovascular risk.
- Lipoprotein (a) levels are principally determined by genetics, and they are highest among Black people.
- As the study was observational, the findings do not explain causation.
By Annie Lennon on December 16, 2022
Fact checked by Hilary Guite, FFPH, MRCGP
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