[Familial hypercholesterolemia].

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Familial hypercholesterolemia is one of the most common hereditary metabolic disorders, untreated with grave cardiovascular consequences. A general practitioner will see at least one affected individual each month, but will rarely be aware of the diagnosis, though it is easily suspected: an LDL-cholesterol ≥ 190 mg/dl, a family history of premature cardiovascular disease, or clinical signs as arcus lipoides,...

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