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Using the experiences of people with familial hypercholesterolaemia to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease: a qualitative systematic review.
Journal of advanced nursing - 1 Sept 2012
Muir Lauretta A, George Peter M, Whitehead Lisa
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AIMS: This paper presents the results of a systematic review of qualitative studies identifying the experiences and perceptions of people living with familial hypercholesterolaemia. BACKGROUND: Familial hypercholesterolaemia is a genetic condition that causes cardiovascular disease and early death. It can be easily diagnosed and treated. Diagnostic rates sit around 20% of the at-risk population in western...
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