PLA2G7 and coronary atherosclerosis measurement: The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between carotid intraplaque angiogenesis and Lp (a) and Lp-PLA2 in elderly patients with carotid artery stenosis and to investigate the significance of plasma Lp (a) and Lp-PLA2 levels in predicting plaque stability and intraplaque angiogenesis.