Raised serum level of lipoprotein (a) is a predictor of which of the following:
Correct Answer: Atherosclerosis
Description: Raised serum level of lipoprotein (a) is a predictor of atherosclerosis. Lipoprotein (a) has several potential atherogenic effects, including lipid accumulation, endothelial cell modulation, smooth muscle cell proliferation and control of plaque neovascularization. Lipoprotein (a) is an altered form of LDL that contains the apo B100 poion of the LDL linked to apo A.Ref: Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease, 6th Edition, Pages 506-7.
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