The objective of this study is to investigate the prevalence of elevated Lp(a) in the working general population.
The objective of this study is to investigate the prevalence of elevated lipoprotein(a) concentrations and distribution of lipoprotein(a) in a working general population. This is a prospective study investigating the association of lipoprotein(a) with cardiovascular markers and outcomes.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
2,800
Clinical Trials & Research Unit
Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
RECRUITINGDistribution and prevalence of elevated Lipoprotein(a)
Investigate the distribution lipoprotein(a) and prevalence of elevated lipoprotein(a) concentrations in various ethnicities.
Time frame: 3 years
Correlation of lipoprotein(a) with cardiovascular outcomes
Observational study to assess the correlation of degree of elevation of lipoprotein(a) with cardiovascular outcomes prospectively.
Time frame: 10 years
Genetic variants of lipoprotein(a) and cardiovascular outcomes atherosclerotic events
Assess the association of genetic variants of lipoprotein(a) with the measured lipoprotein(a) concentrations in various ethnicities, and prospectively assess the association of these genetic variants with cardiovascular outcomes
Time frame: 10 years
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