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Cost-effectiveness analysis of the genetic screening program for familial hypercholesterolemia in The Netherlands.
Seminars in vascular medicine - 1 Feb 2004
Wonderling David, Umans-Eckenhausen Marina A W, Marks Dalya, Defesche Joep C, Kastelein John J P, Thorogood Margaret
Abstract excerpt
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is associated with pronounced atherosclerosis leading to premature cardiovascular disease and untimely death. Despite the availability of effective preventative drug treatments, many affected individuals remain undiagnosed and untreated until they become symptomatic with cardiovascular disease. To assess the cost-effectiveness of systematic genetic screening of family members of...
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