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Evaluation of glycemic status and subclinical atherosclerosis in familial hypercholesterolemia subjects with or without LDL receptor mutation.
Cardiovascular diabetology - 20 Mar 2025
Di Giacomo Barbagallo Francesco, Bosco Giosiana, Di Marco Maurizio, Scilletta Sabrina, Miano Nicoletta, Musmeci Marco, Martedì Marina, González-Lleó Ana M, Ibarretxe Daiana, De Francesco Ernestina Marianna, Malaguarnera Roberta, Di Pino Antonino, Masana Luís, Purrello Francesco, Piro Salvatore, Scicali Roberto
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BACKGROUND: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic condition characterized by elevated LDL-C and increased cardiovascular risk. Beyond LDL-C levels, the impact of genotype on glucose homeostasis has not been well evaluated. We aimed to evaluate the impact of genotype on glycemic status and on atherosclerotic injury in FH subjects. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study on 322 FH subjects not on...
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