LPA and myocardial infarction: Comparison between patients with high Lp(a) levels (≥ 60 mg/dL; n = 102) and those with lower Lp(a) values (n = 352) revealed no significant differences in cardiovascular risk factors or pre-existing conditions, including coronary artery disease (CAD), chronic renal insufficiency, diabetes, previous myocardial infarction (MI), or stroke (Table 1).