Lipoprotein(A), Oxidized Phospholipids, And Aortic Valve Microcalcification Assessed By 18f-Naf Pet/Ct

Background and Aims: Lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) is the preferential lipoprotein carrier of oxidized phospholipids (OxPL) and a well-established genetic risk factor for calcific aortic valve stenosis (CAVS). Whether Lp(a) predicts aortic valve microcalcification in individuals without CAVS is unknown. The first objective was to estimate the prevalence of Lp(a) and OxPL levels in patients with CAVS. The second objective was to determine if individuals...