A Global Review on the Utility of Genetic Testing for Familial Hypercholesterolemia

A Global Review on the Utility of Genetic Testing for Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder of cholesterol metabolism that affects an estimated 1/250 persons in the United States and abroad. FH is hallmarked by high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and an increased risk of premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Th...

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Main Authors: Rachele M. Hendricks-Sturrup, Jodi Clark-LoCascio, Christine Y. Lu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Journal of Personalized Medicine
Subjects:
hyperlipoproteinemia type II
familial hypercholesterolemia (FH)
genetic testing
health policy
clinical utility
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/10/2/23

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