Heart CT scan for relatives with high or low Lp(a)
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study uses a heart CT scan to look for early signs of heart disease in first-degree relatives of people with high or low Lp(a). It aims to find hidden risks before symptoms start.
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Who can take part
- You must be 50 years old or older.
- You must have a blood test result showing either very high Lp(a) (≥150 nmol/L) or very low Lp(a) (<50 nmol/L).
- You were identified through family screening for high Lp(a) at the Amsterdam UMC Vascular Medicine clinic.
- You must not have a history of heart disease, stroke, or blocked arteries.
- You must not have used statins in the past or currently.
- You must have normal kidney function (eGFR ≥30).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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