PROGNOSTIC IMPACT OF CASCADE SCREENING FOR FAMILIAL HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA ON CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS
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DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(20)32548-1
Abstract: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an autosomal dominant disorder mainly caused by mutations in the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor or associated genes, resulting in elevated serum cholesterol levels and an increased risk of premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular… read more here.
Keywords: hypercholesterolemia; screening familial; familial hypercholesterolemia; prognostic impact ... See more keywords
Preliminary Screening of a Familial Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Pathogenic Gene
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DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s359702
Abstract: Purpose The aim of this study was to screen the possible pathogenic genes of one family with tuberous sclerosis complexes (TSCs). Patients and Methods All family members were examined through detailed clinical evaluations, auxiliary examinations… read more here.
Keywords: screening familial; family; familial tuberous; preliminary screening ... See more keywords
Screening for Familial Hypercholesterolemia in Small Towns: Experience from 11 Brazilian Towns in the Hipercolbrasil Program.
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DOI: 10.36660/abc.20201371
Abstract: BACKGROUND Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disease characterized by elevated serum levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and it is associated with the occurrence of early cardiovascular disease. In Brazil, HipercolBrasil, which is currently… read more here.
Keywords: hypercholesterolemia small; hypercholesterolemia; program; small towns ... See more keywords