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Improving identification and management of familial hypercholesterolaemia in primary care: Pre- and post-intervention study.

Atherosclerosis - 1 Jul 2018

Weng Stephen, Kai Joe, Tranter Jennifer, Leonardi-Bee Jo, Qureshi Nadeem

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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a major cause of premature heart disease but remains unrecognised in most patients. This study investigated if a systematic primary care-based approach to identify and manage possible FH improves recommended best clinical practice. METHODS: Pre- and post-intervention study in six UK general practices (population 45,033), which invited patients with total...

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PMID: 29751285
DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2018.04.037

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