Article
Autosomal recessive hypercholesterolemia in Spain.
Atherosclerosis - 1 Feb 2018
Sánchez-Hernández Rosa María, Prieto-Matos Pablo, Civeira Fernando, Lafuente Eduardo Esteve, Vargas Manuel Frías, Real José T, Goicoechea Fernando Goñi, Fuentes Francisco J, Pocovi Miguel, Boronat Mauro, Wägner Ana María, Masana Luis
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Autosomal recessive hypercholesterolemia (ARH) is a very rare disease, caused by mutations in LDL protein receptor adaptor 1 (LDLRAP1). It is characterized by high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and increased risk of premature cardiovascular disease. We aimed to characterize ARH in Spain. METHODS: Data were collected from the Dyslipidemia Registry of the Spanish...
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