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The effect of LDLR-negative genotype on CT coronary atherosclerosis in asymptomatic statin treated patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.
Atherosclerosis - 1 Apr 2013
Ten Kate Gert-Jan R, Neefjes Lisan A, Dedic Admir, Nieman Koen, Langendonk Janneke G, Galema-Boers Annette J, Roeters van Lennep Jeanine, Moelker Adriaan, Krestin Gabriel P, Sijbrands Eric J, de Feyter Pim J
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the influence of LDL receptor (LDLR) -negative mutational status on CT coronary atherosclerosis in asymptomatic statin treated patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). METHODS: Coronary CT angiography (CCTA) was performed in 145 FH patients (93 men; mean age 52 ± 8) screened for LDLR and apolipoprotein B (APOB) mutations. The extent of coronary plaque was compared...
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