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Feasibility and cost of FH cascade screening in Belgium (BEL-CASCADE) including a novel rapid rule-out strategy.
Acta cardiologica - 1 May 2021
Descamps Olivier S, Rietzschel Ernst, Laporte Anja, Buysschaert Ian, De Raedt Herbert, Elegeert Ivan, Chenot Fabien, Lengele Jean-Philippe, Carlier Stephane, Vanderheeren Philippe, Lienart Fabienne, Friart Alain, Guillaume Michel, Vandekerckhove Hans, Maudens Gunther, Mertens Ann, van de Borne Philippe, Bondue Antoine, De Sutter Johan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is underdiagnosed in most countries. We report our first experience from a national pilot project of cascade screening in relatives of FH patients. METHODOLOGY: Participating specialists recruited consecutive index patients (IP) with Dutch Lipid Clinic Network (DLCN) score ≥6. After informed consent, the relatives were visited by the nurses to collect relevant...
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