Obesity surgery
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Serum Lipoprotein A [Lp(a)] is considered an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Reduction of other risk factors such as serum triglycerides and serum cholesterol is seen after weight reduction but it has been difficult to demonstrate a similar reduction of Lp(a). In this study Lp(a) is studied following weight reduction after intestinal bypass surgery for obesity. ⋯ Lowered Lp(a) levels are correlated to substantial weight loss following intestinal bypass surgery for obesity.