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Lipoprotein(a) in Vietnamese Cardiologists: Findings From a Pilot Study at the Vietnam Atherosclerosis Society Congress.

Thanh Huong Truong, Tien Anh Hoang, Van Sy Hoang, Ngoc Quang Nguyen, Hoa Tran, Duc Chinh Nguyen, Huu Duc Nguyen, Hai Nguyen Ngoc Dang, Thang Viet Luong, Doan Loi Do and 5 more

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Thanh Huong TruongFaculty of Medicine Phenikaa University Ha Noi Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0316-9330
Tien Anh HoangDepartment of Internal Medicine University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University Hue Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7406-9604
Van Sy HoangDepartment of Internal Medicine University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam.
Ngoc Quang NguyenDepartment of Cardiology Hanoi Medical University Ha Noi Vietnam.
Hoa TranDepartment of Internal Medicine University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8393-6442
Duc Chinh NguyenDepartment of Cardiology Can Tho S.I.S General Hospital Can Tho Vietnam.
Huu Duc NguyenDepartment of Cardiology Quang Tri General Hospital Quang Tri Vietnam.
Hai Nguyen Ngoc DangFaculty of Medicine Duy Tan University Da Nang Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4512-4658
Thang Viet LuongMenzies Institute for Medical Research University of Tasmania Hobart Tasmania Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5109-9115
Doan Loi DoDepartment of Cardiology Hanoi Medical University Ha Noi Vietnam.
Mai Ngoc Thi NguyenVietnam National Heart Institute Bach Mai Hospital Ha Noi Vietnam.
Hong An LeDepartment of Cardiology Hanoi Medical University Ha Noi Vietnam.
Thanh Tung LeDepartment of Cardiology Hanoi Medical University Ha Noi Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1243-4492
Ngoc Thanh KimDepartment of Cardiology Hanoi Medical University Ha Noi Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1623-2530
Quang Binh TruongInterventional Cardiology Department University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4973-6919

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Abstract

Background and Aims: Lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) is an independent cardiovascular risk factor. Although current guidelines recommend Lp(a) testing, physicians are seldom screened, even though they remain at risk and often overlook their own health. In Vietnam, data on Lp(a) remain unclear. To address this, the Vietnam Atherosclerosis Society launched a pilot study to assess elevated Lp(a) among Vietnamese cardiologists, aiming to generate initial data, encourage physician screening, and raise medical and public awareness. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the 2024 Vietnam Atherosclerosis Society Congress, inviting 800 cardiologists. After exclusions, 165 without cardiovascular disease were analyzed. Demographic, biochemical, and lipid profiles were collected, and Lp(a) was measured using the Tina-quant Lp(a) Gen 2 assay. Results: Elevated Lp(a) levels (≥ 125 nmol/L) were observed in 12.12% of the participants. There were no significant differences in median age ( Conclusion: At the Vietnam Atherosclerosis Society Congress, elevated Lp(a) levels were detected in several cardiologists without prior cardiovascular disease, including those with well-controlled lipid profiles according to current guideline targets.

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atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseasecardiovascular risklipoprotein(a)statin therapyVietnam

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PMID41211516
PMCPMC12592690

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