Article
Coronary Heart Disease, Peripheral Arterial Disease, and Stroke in Familial Hypercholesterolaemia: Insights From the SAFEHEART Registry (Spanish Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Cohort Study).
Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology - 1 Sept 2016
Pérez de Isla Leopoldo, Alonso Rodrigo, Mata Nelva, Saltijeral Adriana, Muñiz Ovidio, Rubio-Marin Patricia, Diaz-Diaz José L, Fuentes Francisco, de Andrés Raimundo, Zambón Daniel, Galiana Jesús, Piedecausa Mar, Aguado Rocio, Mosquera Daniel, Vidal José I, Ruiz Enrique, Manjón Laura, Mauri Marta, Padró Teresa, Miramontes José P, Mata Pedro
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is the most common premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)-related monogenic disorder, and it is associated with ischemic heart disease. There is limited information whether FH increases the risk of peripheral arterial and cerebrovascular disease. Our aim was to analyze ASCVD prevalence and characteristics in different arterial...
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