EAS Lipid Registry of Africa (EAS-LIPRA)
Synopsis
EAS-LIPRA has brought together investigators from multiple African countries with support from various regions of the Western world with an interest in dyslipidaemia, preventive cardiology and patient care. This registry is envisaged to expand its reach across Africa and broadly facilitate multiple lines of scientific inquiry in lipidology and preventive cardiology through multisite participation. The outputs of this work are expected to inform and help improve clinical practice in that underrepresented part of the world.
Study Portfolio
(1) Multisite investigation into the risk factors and outcomes of premature acute coronary syndrome in African populations. Status: Actively recruiting.
(2) Multisite observational study on the role of lipoprotein[a]. Status: In setup.
(3) Delphi survey on our African network to ascertain research priorities in lipidology and preventive cardiology across Africa. Status: Complete; manuscript under review.
Publications
Reda A, Lyons ARM, Zambon A et al. A collaborative effort across Africa to investigate risk factors and outcomes of premature acute coronary syndrome: Protocol for the EAS Lipid Registry of Africa (LIPRA). ATHEROSCLEROSIS PLUS 2024; 58:46-50. doi.org/10.1016/j.athplu.2024.10.002
Lyons ARM, Raal FJ, Mansfield BS, et al. Proposed lipidology and preventive cardiology research priorities in Africa; Results of a Delphi survey. Under Review.
Public Outreach
EAS-LIPRA Newsletter Issue 1, January 2025