Elevated Serum Lipoprotein(a) Is a Risk Factor for Clinical Recurrence After Coronary Balloon Angioplasty

Abstract

An elevated Lp(a) concentration was a risk factor for clinical recurrence after percutaneous transluminal balloon coronary angioplasty. Other lipid levels or clinical characteristics were not significantly associated with recurrence. When serum was frozen and stored for a prolonged period, Lp(a) concentration decreased over time.