P76 Carotid Artery Disease in Patients with Newly Diagnosed, Untreated Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) patients are characterized by markedly elevated LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) concentration, positive family history of hypercholesterolemia and premature vascular complications including carotid artery disease (CAAD). Carotid plaques are associated with atherosclerosis...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-02-01
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Series: | Artery Research |
Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125934587/view |