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ArticleLipids in health and disease2026

Decoding calcific aortic valve disease: superior predictive power of time-weighted lipoprotein(a).

Dan Jiang, Yi-Ling Liu, Jian Liu, Ping Wang, Jun-Long Chen, Xue-Song Wen, Jie Liu, Lei Gao, De-Tao Li, Dong-Ying Zhang

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Dan Jiang *Department of Special Medical Service Centre, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
Yi-Ling Liu *Department of Cardiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 611730, China.
Jian LiuDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiovascular Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
Ping WangDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiovascular Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
Jun-Long ChenDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiovascular Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
Xue-Song WenDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiovascular Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
Jie LiuDepartment of Nephrology, Metabolism and Immunology Laboratory for Urological Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
Lei GaoDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiovascular Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
De-Tao LiDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, 1 Youyi Rd, Chongqing, Yuzhong, 400016, China. lidetao@cqmu.edu.cn.
Dong-Ying ZhangDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, 1 Jiankang Rd, Chongqing, Yuzhong, 400015, China. zhangdongying@cqu.edu.cn.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 82270406Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing, China CSTB2024NSCQ-LZX0144Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing, China CSTB2024NSCQ-MSX1061Noncommunicable Chronic Diseases-National Science and Technology Major Project 2025ZD0548200Program for Youth Innovation in Future Medicine, Chongqing Medical University 03030204QC-W0186
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Abstract

backgroundCalcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) is a cardiovascular disease closely associated with aging. The role of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] has attracted considerable attention in recent years. However, limited research has simultaneously explored the relationships between Lp(a), age, and CAVD. This study sought to assess the relationship linking Lp(a), time-weighted Lp(a), and CAVD.

methodsA total of 5,156 inpatients with comprehensive clinical data were recruited for this study. The associations of Lp(a) and time-weighted Lp(a) with CAVD were examined via multivariate logistic regression analysis, alongside the application of restricted cubic spline analysis. The diagnostic utility of Lp(a) and time-weighted Lp(a) for CAVD was assessed by constructing receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves.

resultsCAVD prevalence rose with age, whereas the rate of increase diminished with advancing age. The average Lp(a) level in the young populations with CAVD was more than twice that in the No-CAVD group, particularly among those aged 55 years or younger. The prevalence of CAVD in non-elderly populations was markedly 2–4 fold greater in the higher Lp(a) group (> 30 mg/dL) than in the lower Lp(a) group (≤ 30 mg/dL). Multivariate adjusted odds ratios ‌(ORs) for CAVD increased with advancing Lp(a) or age. Time-weighted Lp(a), which takes into account both age and Lp(a), was more strongly linked to elevated CAVD risk than Lp(a) alone. Time-weighted Lp(a) enhanced the diagnostic value of CAVD, improving both sensitivity and specificity.

conclusionsThe risk of CAVD is strongly associated with both age and elevated Lp(a) levels. Time-weighted Lp(a), which integrates these factors, serves as a superior indicator that better captures cumulative long-term Lp(a) variation and yields stronger CAVD risk stratification.

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Aortic ValveAortic Valve StenosisCalcinosisLipoprotein(a)AgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedROC CurveLipoprotein(a)Calcific aortic valve diseaseLp(a)Time-weighted Lp(a)

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PMID41639849
PMCPMC13001297

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