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A Familial Hypercholesterolemia Human Liver Chimeric Mouse Model Using Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-derived Hepatocytes
Published on: September 15, 2018
[Early detection of familial hypercholesterolemia: The Vroni study]
Veronika Sanin1, Heribert Schunkert2
1Klinik für Herz- und Kreislauferkrankungen, Deutsches Herzzentrum München der Technischen Universität München, Lazarettstr. 36, 80636, München, Deutschland. sanin@dhm.mhn.de.
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Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH), affecting 1 in 150-250 people, poses a significant cardiovascular risk. In the German Vroni Study, children aged 5-14 successfully screens for FH, combining LDL-C measurement with genetic testing. Early intervention reduces cardiovascular risks to general population levels. Over 28,000 children have been screened, identifying FH mutations in 1%. High acceptance rates among parents highlight feasibility. Vroni's approach, including reverse cascade screening for relatives, paves the way for integrating FH detection into routine care, advancing cardiovascular prevention.
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