Background: Contemporary studies suggest that familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is more
frequent than previously reported and increasingly recognized as affecting individuals of all …

Abstract Purpose of Review Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is the most common genetic
metabolic disorder characterized by markedly elevated LDL-C levels from birth leading to …

Summary Background Homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (HoFH) is a rare
inherited disorder resulting in extremely elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels …

Importance Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an underdiagnosed and undertreated
genetic disorder that leads to premature morbidity and mortality due to atherosclerotic …

Optimal care for familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) requires patient-centred management,
multidisciplinary teamwork, involvement of primary care practitioners, patient networks …

Summary Background The European Atherosclerosis Society Familial
Hypercholesterolaemia Studies Collaboration (FHSC) global registry provides a platform for …

Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is under-recognized and under-treated in Europe
leading to significantly higher risk for premature heart disease in those affected. As treatment …

Screening in children for familial hypercholesterolaemia: start now Page 1 Screening in children
for familial hypercholesterolaemia: start now Urh Groselj 1 , Albert Wiegman 2 , and Samuel S …

The rapid advancements in gene therapy have opened up new possibilities for treating
genetic disorders, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy, thalassemia, cystic fibrosis …

Abstract Purpose of Review Lipid measurements and genetic testing are the main diagnostic
tools for FH screening that are available in many countries. A lipid profile is widely …