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Familial hypercholesterolemia

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Abnormalities in the lipid profile though uncommon in pediatric practice pose an increased risk for developing heart disease. Studies suggest that adult cardiovascular disease has its roots in children and young adults.1-3 A significant correlation between atherosclerotic changes in children and young adults and total and LDL cholesterol levels also exists. The association is particularly true for Familial Hypercholesterolemia. We report a young boy aged 14 years who presented with all the features of Familial Hypercholesterolemia.

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  1. Department of Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India

    Sandeep Seth

  2. Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, 110024, New Delhi, India

    Rachna Kapoor Seth,  Sheffali Gulati, Sandeep Seth, P. S. N. Menon & Veena Kalra

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Seth, R.K., Gulati, S., Seth, S. et al. Familial hypercholesterolemia. Indian J Pediatr 71, 97–99 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02725665

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