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GlossaryLipoprotein(a)

genetic risk factor for cardiovascular diseases due to arterial plaque buildup

Lipoprotein(a), often abbreviated as Lp(a), is a type of lipoprotein found in the blood that consists of an LDL (low-density lipoprotein) particle attached to a specific protein called apolipoprotein(a). Elevated levels of Lp(a) are considered a genetic risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes, because they can contribute to the buildup of plaques in arteries.

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research Serum lipoprotein (a) as an atherosclerosis risk factor in men with androgenic alopecia

October 2011 in “Iranian Journal of Dermatology”

Men with male pattern baldness may have a higher risk of heart disease due to increased levels of a specific lipid in their blood.

research Assessment of cardiovascular risk in patients with androgenetic alopecia using high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and lipoprotein a

May 2019 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)”

research Inflammatory markers and Lp(a) levels as cardiovascular risk factors in androgenetic alopecia

7 citations , January 2016 in “Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation”

AGA patients have higher heart disease risk.

research Cardiovascular risk markers and thyroid status in young Indian women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: A case-control study

5 citations , April 2014 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research”

Young Indian women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart disease, not linked to thyroid function but to higher levels of certain fats and homocysteine.

research Cardiovascular risk in patients with scarring and nonscarring alopecias: Assessing the current state of evidence

September 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice”

People with common hair loss conditions may have a higher risk of heart disease and related health issues.

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