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Familial homozygous hypercholesterolemia is a rare autosomal disorder characterized by high levels of cholesterol, extensive tendon xanthomatosis and premature development of atherosclerotic disease. Early coronary artery disease with myocardial infarctions and sudden deaths are common.
Parvaiz A, Koul +4 more
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One of the most common congenital metabolic disorders is familial hypercholesterolemia. Familial hyper-cholesterolemia is a condition caused by a type of genetic defect leading to a decreased rate of removal of low-density lipoproteins from the ...
D. E. Ivanoshchuk +4 more
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Hypercholesterolemia in children and adolescents: focus on the familial variant
Familial hypercholesterolemia is characterized by a significant increase in serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentration, which even in the absence of other risk factors leads to the development of atherosclerotic vascular lesions beginning in
I. N. Zakharova +9 more
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Summary: Background: Cardiovascular outcomes for people with familial hypercholesterolaemia can be improved with diagnosis and medical management. However, 90% of individuals with familial hypercholesterolaemia remain undiagnosed in the USA. We aimed to
Kelly D Myers, BS +18 more
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Lipoprotein metabolism in familial hypercholesterolemia [PDF]
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is one of the most common genetic disorders in humans. It is an extremely atherogenic metabolic disorder characterized by lifelong elevations of circulating LDL-C levels often leading to premature cardiovascular events.
Chemello, Kévin +5 more
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How do index patients participating in genetic screening programmes for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) interpret their DNA results?:A UK-based qualitative interview study [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To explore patients' interpretations of their DNA results for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). METHODS: In-depth interviews were conducted with patients from two lipid clinics in Scotland, who were offered genetic testing as part of a ...
Jenkins, Nick +6 more
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Phase 1b study of anlotinib combined with TQB2450 in pretreated advanced biliary tract cancer and biomarker analysis. Abstract Background and Aims We evaluated the efficacy and safety of the antiangiogenic tyrosine kinase inhibitor anlotinib plus TQB2450, a programmed death‐ligand 1 inhibitor in pretreated advanced biliary tract cancers (BTCs ...
Jun Zhou +13 more
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LDLR-Gene therapy for familial hypercholesterolaemia: Problems, progress, and perspectives [PDF]
Coronary artery diseases (CAD) inflict a heavy economical and social burden on most populations and contribute significantly to their morbidity and mortality rates.
Charles Coutelle +11 more
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Familial hypercholesterolemia is a metabolic disease caused by a mutation in the low-density lipoprotein receptor gene. It carries early atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease risks.
Mehmet Oncul +4 more
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Evaluation of the Frequency of Familial Hypercholesterolemia: A Single-Center Experience
Objective: Familial hypercholesterolemia is an autosomal dominant disease associated with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and increased premature atherosclerosis.
Mehmet Ali EREN +4 more
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