ReviewCurrent opinion in lipidology2025
Peripheral arterial disease associated with elevated lipoprotein(a): a review of the evidence and treatment approaches.
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- Marked underutilization of lipoprotein(a) testing in peripheral artery disease: a national analysis of 8.3 million patients.American journal of preventive cardiology · 2026Article
- Muvalaplin: A Novel Oral Therapy for Targeted Reduction of Plasma Lipoprotein(a).Cardiovascular & hematological disorders drug targets · 2026Review
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Abstract
purpose of reviewPeripheral arterial disease (PAD) is an atherosclerotic and thrombotic disease associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Although risk factors for PAD are mostly modifiable, prognosis remains poor, and patients are at a high risk of cardiovascular events. This review aims to summarize current evidence surrounding the role of lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) in PAD and examines the available data on lipoprotein apheresis as an effective management approach for patients with PAD with elevated Lp(a). RECENT
findingsEvidence strongly indicates that elevated Lp(a) is a causal and independent risk factor for PAD and is associated with PAD severity and increased risk of adverse outcomes, including major adverse cardiovascular events and major adverse limb events. Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors can modestly reduce Lp(a) levels, and several Lp(a)-lowering therapies are currently under investigation. Prospective cohort studies in patients with PAD with elevated Lp(a) have reported clinical benefits of lipoprotein apheresis, including reduction of cardiovascular event risk. SUMMARY: Limited treatment options exist for patients with PAD and elevated Lp(a). Lipoprotein apheresis is currently the only treatment option approved specifically for lowering Lp(a) levels.
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