Why the study?
Does statin treatment prevent premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in individuals with familial hypercholesterolemia?
Does statin treatment prevent premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in individuals with familial hypercholesterolemia?
Early identification and statin treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia are crucial for preventing premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Supports statin initiation in familial hypercholesterolemia; leaves open need for randomized confirmation.
Treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia can change the natural course of the disease to prevent premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. New guidelines assist the clinician in the early identification of this common genetic disorder of lipid metabolism by placing individuals with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in high-risk groups who benefit from treatment with statins.
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