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- Familial Hyperlipidemia: Types, Treatment, and More - Healthline
Familial combined hyperlipidemia is a common, inherited disorder characterized by elevated levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke
- Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Familial combined hyperlipidemia (FCH) is a common and prevalent hereditary lipid disorder The inherited primary dyslipidemia is named after its variable expression of increased plasma cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which affects at least two family members [1] In 1973, FCH was initially described as an autosomal dominant inherited lipid disorder by Goldstein et al, Rose et al, and
- What is Familial Hypercholesterolemia? | American Heart . . .
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an inherited defect in how the body recycles LDL cholesterol Learn more about it including diagnosis and treatment
- About Familial Hypercholesterolemia | Heart Disease, Family . . .
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an inherited condition that causes high blood levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol People with FH are more likely to have coronary artery disease or a heart attack Finding and treating FH early, with medicines such as statins, is important to prevent coronary artery disease
- Familial hypercholesterolemia - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Familial hypercholesterolemia is an inherited condition that affects the way the body processes cholesterol As a result, people with familial hypercholesterolemia have a higher risk of heart disease and a greater risk of early heart attack
- Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Screening, Diagnosis, and . . .
Familial hypercholesterolemia, an autosomal dominant genetic disorder, is characterized by markedly increased low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol that causes premature arteriosclerotic
- Familial combined hyperlipidemia: MedlinePlus Medical . . .
Familial combined hyperlipidemia is the most common genetic disorder that increases blood fats It can cause early heart attacks Diabetes, alcohol use, and hypothyroidism make the condition worse Risk factors for being diagnosed with this condition include a family history of high cholesterol and early coronary artery disease
- Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Symptoms Treatment
Familial Hypercholesterolemia Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder that increases your risk of heart disease at a younger age than usual Treatments like cholesterol-lowering medications and changes in what you eat can cut down your risk by more than half Letting your family know you have FH gives them the chance to get tested and get early treatment
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