Prevalence Of Genetically Verified Familial Hypercholesterolemia Among Young Norwegian Patients (45 Years) Hospitalized With Acute Myocardial Infarction

Background and Aims: Patients with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) have increased levels of LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) and increased risk of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) and early death. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of FH among young patients

Source: Atherosclerosis - August 4, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: M. Bogsrud, L. Øyri, S. Halvorsen, D. Atar, T. Leren, K. Holven Tags: Posters 26 - 29 May, 2019 Source Type: research