[Metabolic control, cardiovascular profile, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet in a familial hypercholesterolemia cohort in a Public Health Program].

CONCLUSIONS: early HFH detection is necessary to prevent premature cardiovascular events. A diagnosis of cases among family members anticipates the treatment of patients with HFH. Patients with HFH are more sensitive to heart-healthy diets.
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Source: Nutricion Hospitalaria - April 26, 2020 Category: Nutrition Authors: García Calvo S, Díaz-Soto G, Torres Torres B, López Gómez JJ, Villar Bonet A, Serrano Valles C, Jiménez Sahagún R, de Luis DA Tags: Nutr Hosp Source Type: research