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SynthesisReviews in cardiovascular medicine2025

Lipoprotein(a) as a Predictor of Cardiovascular Risk in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Systematic Review.

Azad Mojahedi, On Chen, Hal A Skopicki, Tahmid Rahman, Amirhossein Sadeghian

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Azad MojahediDepartment of Internal Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0762-822X
On ChenDivision of Cardiology, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7299-9472
Hal A SkopickiDivision of Cardiology, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7691-8286
Tahmid RahmanDivision of Cardiology, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3669-0093
Amirhossein SadeghianSchool of Medicine, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, 98914 Zabol, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6303-5761

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Despite advancements in treatment, coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a significant global health concern. Although lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is recognized as a crucial cardiovascular risk factor associated with increased risk, the prognostic value of using Lp(a) levels in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) remains debatable. This review aimed to investigate the association between Lp(a) levels and recurrent ischemic events in patients with ACS undergoing PCI. Methods: This systematic review included studies with individuals aged ≥18 years diagnosed with ACS who underwent PCI and had Lp(a) measurements. The included studies were sourced from the PubMed database, with a focus on articles published between January 2020 and January 2025. Keywords related to Lp(a) and cardiovascular diseases were used in the search. Data extraction involved a review of titles and abstracts followed by quality assessment using the QUADAS-2 tool. Results: The final analysis included 10 studies with a combined population of 20,896 patients from diverse regions, including Japan, India, Egypt, China, and South Korea. Key findings indicate that elevated Lp(a) levels are significantly associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes, including myocardial infarction and mortality, both in hospital and during long-term follow-up. Conclusions: This review highlights Lp(a) as a critical biomarker for predicting recurrent cardiovascular events in ACS patients post-PCI. The consistent correlation between elevated Lp(a) levels and adverse outcomes underscores the necessity of routine monitoring and targeted management of Lp(a) to mitigate residual cardiovascular risk.

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acute coronary syndromecardiovascular eventslipoprotein(a)percutaneous coronary intervention

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PMID41089798
PMCPMC12516750

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