LPA and chronic kidney disease: In this review, we will summarize the complex inter-relationships between Lp(a) levels and kidney function, and we will consider the insight this can offer into Lp(a) metabolism, the potential importance of Lp(a) for risk of vascular disease in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and whether novel Lp(a)-lowering therapies might have a role in preventing cardiovascular disease in such patients.