LMP constitute a promising biomarker associated with plaque vulnerability in patients with high-grade carotid stenosis. These data provide clues for identifying asymptomatic subjects that are most at risk of neurologic events.

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This study showed that circulating Lp-PLA2 was increased in patients with high-grade carotid stenosis and unstable plaque. Lp-PLA2 may be a relevant biomarker to guide for invasive therapy in asymptomatic patients with carotid artery disease.