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Why should lipoprotein(a) be measured? The cardiovascular risk conferred by serum lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) in large noteworthy epidemiological studies1,2 over two decades ago was inconsistent and often underestimated owing to poor standardisation of the commercially available Lp(a) immunoassays. During the last decade, however, genome-wide association and Mendelian randomisation studies have identified Lp(a) as a new risk factor for calcific aortic stenosis and as a causal risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) across ethnicities.3,4 Elevated Lp(a) is associated with accelerated progression of low-attenuation plaque for

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Introduction Occupational radiation doses in fluoroscopy-guided interventional procedures are highest among medical staff using X-rays, particularly cardiologists involved in interventional procedures.1 The danger of radiation, such as radiation-induced cataracts in operators,2 has led to a significant focus on radiation safety in the cardiac catheterisation laboratory. Garments, lead goggles, skull caps, ceiling suspended shields, curtains under the table, and other protective equipment, provide a significant reduction in occupational doses.3 It is necessary for cardiologists to wear personal dosimeters during procedures for personal safety

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