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Familial hypercholesterolemia: Detect, treat, and ask about family

Nishant P Shah1, Haitham M Ahmed2, W H Wilson Tang3

  • 1Duke Heart Center; Assistant Professor of Medicine in Cardiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC nishant.shah@duke.edu.

Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
|February 5, 2020
PubMed

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Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic disorder causing high LDL cholesterol due to gene mutations. This significantly increases the risk of early-onset cardiovascular disease, leading to severe health issues and mortality.

Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Metabolic Disorders
  • Cardiovascular Science

Background:

  • Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder.
  • It is characterized by impaired metabolism of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).
  • Mutations in genes such as LDL receptor (LDLR), apolipoprotein B (APOB), and PCSK9 are implicated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the genetic basis of Familial hypercholesterolemia.
  • To highlight the resulting metabolic derangements.
  • To underscore the associated cardiovascular risks.

Main Methods:

  • Review of genetic mutations affecting LDL-C metabolism.
  • Analysis of clinical data on plasma LDL-C levels.
  • Epidemiological assessment of cardiovascular disease risk in FH patients.

Main Results:

  • FH is caused by mutations in key genes regulating LDL-C.
  • Patients exhibit significantly elevated plasma LDL-C levels.
  • This leads to a substantially increased risk of premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Conclusions:

  • FH is a serious inherited condition with severe health consequences.
  • Early identification and management are crucial.
  • Genetic factors play a pivotal role in cardiovascular disease development.

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