Lipoprotein(a) in American Indians is low and not independently associated with cardiovascular disease. The Strong Heart Study.
PURPOSE: To evaluate the distribution of lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) and assess its association to cardiovascular disease (CVD) in American Indians. METHODS: Lp(a) was measured in 3991 American Indians (aged 45-74 years with no prior history of CVD at baseline..... Read More