Kar S. Elevated Lipoprotein A in South Asians and the Associated Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review.
Curr Probl Cardiol 2020;
46:100581. [PMID:
32295712 DOI:
10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2020.100581]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
South Asians have a premature risk of cardiovascular disease and increased lipoprotein A which enhances their risk.
METHODS
This systematic review evaluates the role of elevated lipoprotein A in cardiovascular disease risk for South Asians. It discusses the pathophysiology, clinical studies, and treatment of elevated lipoprotein A using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses method.
RESULTS
A total of 72 articles was incorporated which consisted of clinical studies, case-control and cohort studies, meta-analysis, reviews, and editorials. Cardiovascular disease and myocardial infarction occurs prematurely in South Asians, which is further enhanced with an elevated lipoprotein A.
CONCLUSIONS
South Asians with an elevated lipoprotein A have an increased risk of coronary artery disease so they should have early enactment of lifestyle modification and aggressive medical management.
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