Alpha-2 Lipoprotein in Man and Its Relation to Myocardial Infarction.

Summary and Conclusion Data are presented which indicate that an abnormal type of cholesterol lipoprotein curve is associated with a history of recovery from a previous myocardial infarction. The type of curve obtained from a given individual is relatively constant over years. As yet we are unable to say whether the abnormal type of curve develops prior to, or after, initial infarction, or whether degree of abnormality is of any prognostic value. The relationship which exists suggests the need for further studies as to diagnostic and prognostic value of this method in the study of myocardial infarction.