A mixed methods study of the awareness and management of familial hypercholesterolaemia in Irish general practice
IntroductionFamilial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is one of the most common genetic disorders, with an estimated global prevalence of 1:200-500, which leads to premature cardiovascular disease. Nevertheless, public and professional awareness of FH is often lacking, with an estimated 20,000 largely undi...
Main Authors: | Robyn Homeniuk, Joseph Gallagher, Claire Collins |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2022-10-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2022.1016198/full |
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