Association between elevated lipoprotein (a) and venous thromboembolism: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
BACKGROUND Elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is an established cardiovascular risk factor linked to atherogenesis, inflammation, and thrombosis; however, its association with venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains uncertain, with inconsistent findings across observational studies. AIMS To systematically evaluate the asso...