Elevated lipoprotein(a) found to increase the risk of recurrent coronary heart disease

The median Lp(a) in people who had a recurrent CHD event was 130 mg/L, compared to 105 mg/L in those who did not.
26% of people who had a recurrent CHD event—and 19% of those who did not—had Lp(a) levels of >300 mg/L.
18% of people who had a recurrent CHD event—and 8% of those who did not—had Lp(a) levels of >500 mg/L.