The Importance of Genetic Testing for Familial Hypercholesterolemia: A Pediatric Pilot Study

The Importance of Genetic Testing for Familial Hypercholesterolemia: A Pediatric Pilot Study

<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disease that is massively underdiagnosed worldwide. Affected patients are at high risk of cardiovascular events at young ages. Early intervention in childhood could help prevent heart attacks and cerebral s...

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Main Authors: Andreea Teodora Constantin, Corina Delia, Lucia Maria Roșu, Ioana Roșca, Ioana Streață, Anca-Lelia Riza, Ioan Gherghina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-09-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
familial hypercholesterolemia
cholesterol
pediatric
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/10/1602
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