Is lipoprotein blood testing useful for risk stratification of people with a strong family history of cardiovascular disease?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18223911
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Abstract

Lipoprotein(a) testing is a useful tool for assessing cardiovascular risk in individuals with a strong family history of cardiovascular disease, due to its genetic determination and independent association with increased cardiovascular events.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health Diabetes Cardiovascular Risks and Lipoproteins Paraoxonase enzyme and polymorphisms

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
12 January 2026