Case report. Hyperlipoproteinaemia(a): which is the optimal therapy? A case report

J Clin Pharm Ther. 2010 Oct;35(5):613-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2710.2009.01118.x.

Abstract

This case report presents the clinical history of a patient with elevated lipoprotein(a) and small size isoform, associated with mixed hyperlipaemia, which was probably familial combined hyperlipaemia. After premature myocardial infarction, the subject was treated with fibrates. Niacin was started after recurrence. One year ago, after another episode of acute coronary syndrome, rosuvastatin was added to niacin. The atherogenicity of this lipid disorder, along with the different options for therapy is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cholesterol, HDL / blood
  • Cholesterol, LDL / blood
  • Clofibric Acid / therapeutic use
  • Fluorobenzenes / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Hyperlipoproteinemia Type I / drug therapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Infarction / drug therapy*
  • Niacin / therapeutic use*
  • Pyrimidines / therapeutic use*
  • Rosuvastatin Calcium
  • Sulfonamides / therapeutic use*
  • Triglycerides / blood

Substances

  • Cholesterol, HDL
  • Cholesterol, LDL
  • Fluorobenzenes
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
  • Pyrimidines
  • Sulfonamides
  • Triglycerides
  • Niacin
  • Clofibric Acid
  • Rosuvastatin Calcium