Article
Management and Consequences of Genotype-Positive Familial Hypercholesterolemia.
JAMA cardiology - 1 Apr 2026
Spinks Catherine, Selvaraj Margaret Sunitha, Robinson Christopher, Peloso Gina M, Gwynne Courtney, Urbut Sarah, Truong Buu, Paruchuri Kaavya, Hornsby Whitney, Natarajan Pradeep
Abstract excerpt
Importance: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a common genetic condition that causes hypercholesterolemia and increased risk for premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). The prevalence, management, and consequences of genetically confirmed FH across the US are poorly understood. Objective: To identify genotype-positive FH in a national US cohort and describe its prevalence, consequences, and...
Topics
- Humans
- Female
- Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II
- Middle Aged
- Genotype
- Male
- Cholesterol, LDL
- Proprotein Convertase 9
- Prevalence
- United States
- Receptors, LDL
