Razavi Alexander C, Hong Jessica, Bhatia Harpreet S
Emory Clinical Cardiovascular Research Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.
Curr Cardiol Rep. 2025 Jun 25;27(1):104. doi: 10.1007/s11886-025-02255-2.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is an apolipoprotein B-containing lipoprotein that is a genetic causal risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and calcific aortic valve disease. This review focuses on new findings and treatment approaches for individuals with elevated Lp(a) across the spectrum of ASCVD. RECENT FINDINGS: One in five individuals globally have elevated Lp(a) (> 125 nmol/L or > 50 mg/dL). Emerging knowledge related to Lp(a) includes demonstration of poor rates of Lp(a) testing, comparison of methods for Lp(a) measurement, natural variability in Lp(a) levels, the continuous association between Lp(a) and ASCVD risk, atherogenicity in comparison with LDL, risk in context of other risk factors, coronary plaque characteristics, and the association of Lp(a) with a broader range of outcomes. Optimal risk factor control, including LDL-cholesterol lowering, is a cornerstone of management. When indicated, shared decision-making to discuss antiplatelet therapy for individuals with very-high Lp(a) may also be helpful. Several Lp(a)-lowering therapies are under investigation in ASCVD outcome trials. While Lp(a) is a well-established risk factor for ASCVD, there are several areas of growing knowledge related to Lp(a), and management strategies of individuals with elevated Lp(a) continue to evolve with targeted therapies currently in late-stage clinical trials.
综述目的:脂蛋白(a)[Lp(a)]是一种含载脂蛋白B的脂蛋白,是动脉粥样硬化性心血管疾病(ASCVD)和钙化性主动脉瓣疾病的遗传因果风险因素。本综述重点关注ASCVD范围内Lp(a)升高个体的新发现和治疗方法。 最新发现:全球五分之一的个体Lp(a)升高(>125 nmol/L或>50 mg/dL)。与Lp(a)相关的新知识包括Lp(a)检测率低的证明、Lp(a)测量方法的比较、Lp(a)水平的自然变异性、Lp(a)与ASCVD风险的持续关联、与低密度脂蛋白相比的致动脉粥样硬化性、在其他风险因素背景下的风险、冠状动脉斑块特征以及Lp(a)与更广泛结局的关联。最佳风险因素控制,包括降低低密度脂蛋白胆固醇,是管理的基石。如有必要,共同决策讨论极高Lp(a)个体的抗血小板治疗可能也有帮助。几种降低Lp(a)的疗法正在ASCVD结局试验中进行研究。虽然Lp(a)是ASCVD公认的风险因素,但与Lp(a)相关的知识仍在不断增加,Lp(a)升高个体的管理策略也在随着目前处于后期临床试验阶段的靶向治疗不断发展。
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