A summary of the consensus panel of experts International Atherosclerosis Society on the issue of the definition, diagnosis and treatment of severe forms of familial hypercholesterolemia

Abstract

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a metabolic disorder of lipid metabolism. Early diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is critical for prompt initiation of lipid-lowering therapy.

Keywords

• Familial hypercholesterolemia
• LDL cholesterol
• cardiovascular risk
• new treatment options