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Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease burden in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia: interpretation of data on involvement of different vascular beds.
Polish archives of internal medicine - 28 Apr 2022
Dobrowolski Piotr, Kabat Marek, Kępka Cezary, Januszewicz Andrzej, Prejbisz Aleksander
Abstract excerpt
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a monogenic, autosomal dominant disorder that results in a rise of low‑density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL‑C) and markedly increased risk of premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. FH is relatively common, treatable, and its clinical course can be improved through early detection and timely initiation of lipid‑lowering medications. The clinical picture of FH is...
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