ESPE Abstracts

Background: Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an autosomal dominant disorder causing increased levels of total and LDL cholesterol (LDL-C). When onset is in early childhood, it is associated with higher risk of coronary heart disease and hence the emphasis on early identification and strict management to improve the life expectancy. Of the two types of FH, the homozygous variant is the most severe form associated with extremely high levels of LDL.Aim...