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Investigation of the genetic background of familial hypercholesterolemia in a Turkish cohort and its clinical implications.
Journal of clinical lipidology - 1 Jan 2025
Kındış Erdem, Aygün Sevda, Ertürk Banu, Kabaçam Serkan, Lafcı Naz Güleray, Tokgözoğlu Lale, Alikaşifoğlu Mehmet
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OBJECTIVE: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder characterized by elevated plasma cholesterol and an increased risk of early-onset coronary artery disease (CAD). FH has a complex genetic basis. Advances in molecular genetic techniques have deepened our understanding of FH, which is critical for accurate classification, CAD risk assessment, and optimized treatment strategies. This study aimed to...
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