Abstract

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disease presented by high levels of serum low density lipoprotein (LDL), xanthomas and early coronary artery disease (CAD). The diagnosis of Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) is based on a family history of elevated cholesterol, persistent high LDL levels despite maximum medical treatment and the development of xanthomas and early atherosclerotic cardiac lesions such as aortic stenosis. Management of HoFH patients requires lifestyle modifications and medical therapy

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