Figure 4.
The effect of Lp(a) on aortic valve calcification. Lp(a) particles carry oxidized LDL, which stimulate aortic valve cells’ calcification. Targeting Lp(a) might inhibit valve inflammation and, consequently, reduce valve cell calcification.
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