LDL cholesterol burden in elderly patients with familial hypercholesterolemia: Insights from real-world data

LDL cholesterol burden in elderly patients with familial hypercholesterolemia: Insights from real-world data

Background and aims: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder characterized by elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and increased risk of premature coronary heart disease (CHD). While current LDL-C levels usually guides therapy, the cumulative exposure to LDL-C (the L...

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Main Authors: Torunn Melnes, Martin P. Bogsrud, Jacob J. Christensen, Amanda Rundblad, Kjetil Retterstøl, Ingunn Narverud, Pål Aukrust, Bente Halvorsen, Stine M. Ulven, Kirsten B. Holven
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
Series:American Journal of Preventive Cardiology
Subjects:
Familial hypercholesterolemia
Elderly
Cholesterol burden
Cumulative LDL-C exposure
Coronary heart disease
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666667725000583
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