Evaluating a clinical tool (FAMCAT) for identifying familial hypercholesterolaemia in primary care: a retrospective cohort study
BACKGROUND:<br>Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is an inherited lipid disorder causing premature heart disease, which is severely underdiagnosed. Improving the identification of people with FH in primary care settings would help to reduce avoidable heart attacks and early deaths. AIM:To eva...
Main Authors: | Akyea, RK, Qureshi, N, Kai, J, de Lusignan, S, Sherlock, J, McGee, C, Weng, S |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Royal College of General Practitioners
2020
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