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Sex differences in cholesterol levels from birth to 19 years of age may lead to increased cholesterol burden in females with FH.
Journal of clinical lipidology - 1 Jan 2000
Holven Kirsten B, Narverud Ingunn, van Lennep Jeanine Roeters, Versmissen Jorie, Øyri Linn K L, Galema-Boers Annette, Langslet Gisle, Ulven Stine M, Veierød Marit B, Retterstøl Kjetil, Bogsrud Martin P
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The increased risk of cardiovascular disease in familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is caused by increased cholesterol burden from birth. Even small elevation in cholesterol level accumulates over time and aggravates atherosclerosis. OBJECTIVES: The aim of the present study was to describe the lipid profile across sex and age in a large cohort of untreated children and adolescents with FH, as this have...
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