Characteristics and Vascular Complications of Familial Hypercholesterolemia in Korea.

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Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is presently an important health issue worldwide. This condition shows phenotypic and genetic variations among affected people, and clinical and genetic data on FH are critical for effective diagnosis and management. Korean FH patients have relatively low levels of cholesterol and prevalence of xanthoma than patients from other countries, as determined by previous studies. The...

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