Prevalence of familial hypercholesterolaemia in patients presenting with premature acute coronary syndrome

CONCLUSIONS: FH is>30-fold more common in patients referred for premature MI than in the general population; this highlights the need for FH screening after a first MI to enhance lipid-lowering therapy and allow early identification of family members.PMID:35123917 | DOI:10.1016/j.acvd.2021.11.005

Source: Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases - February 6, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Marie Hauguel-Moreau Vincent A ïdan H élène Hergault Alain Beauchet Marion P épin Giulio Prati R émy Pillière Mounir Ouadahi Lo ïc Josseran Christophe Rodon Jean-Pierre Rab ès Philippe Charron Olivier Dubourg Ziad Massy Nicolas Mansencal Source Type: research