Abstract

Background and Aims: Elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels have been demonstrated to be a causal risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease. While previous studies have shown the atherogenicity of Lp(a) on monocyte activation and migration as well by activation of the vessel wall, the atherosclerotic plaque phenotype of individuals with elevated Lp(a) levels have not been studied up till now.

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