Lipoprotein(a) and Hypertension-Mediated Organ Damage in Patients with Essential Hypertension: Associations with Carotid Plaque and Impaired Nocturnal Blood Pressure Dipping
Background and Objectives: Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is an established cardiovascular risk factor associated with atherosclerosis, vascular inflammation, and endothelial dysfunction. However, data regarding its relationship with hypertension-mediated organ damage and circadian blood pressure abnormalities remain limited....