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Table 2 Mean LDL-C levels and median Lp(a) levels according to CAD severity

From: Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol goal attainment in patients with clinical evidence of familial hypercholesterolemia and elevated Lp(a)

CAD severity

LDL-C (mg/dL)

Lp(a) (mg/dL)

Mean (± SD)

Median (IQR)

No CAD (n = 135)

117.9 (± 36.7)

5.8 (< 2- 18)

Non-obstructive CAD (n = 104)

107.9 (± 40.3)

6.4 (< 2- 22.2)

1-vessel CAD (n = 132)

100.5 (± 42.1)

6.4 (< 2- 19)

2-vessel CAD (n = 202)

96.7 (± 40.0)

8.7 (< 2 – 40.9)

3-vessel CAD (n = 265)

87.7 (± 39.1)

11.1 (3.2 – 41.7)

  1. Values are mean (± SD) for LDL-C and median (25th to 75th percentil) for Lp(a)
  2. CAD status Coronary artery disease confirmed by coronary angiography