Clinical characteristics and evaluation of LDL-cholesterol treatment of the Spanish Familial Hypercholesterolemia Longitudinal Cohort Study (SAFEHEART)

Clinical characteristics and evaluation of LDL-cholesterol treatment of the Spanish Familial Hypercholesterolemia Longitudinal Cohort Study (SAFEHEART)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Aim</p> <p>Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) patients are at high risk for premature coronary heart disease (CHD). Despite the use of statins, most patients do not achieve an optimal LDL-cholesterol goal. The aims of this study are to describe baseli...

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Main Authors: Piedecausa Mar, Barba A, Vidal Jose I, Díaz Jose L, López-Miranda José, Perez-Jiménez Francisco, Muñiz Ovidio, Fuentes Francisco, Padró Teresa, Badimón Lina, Alonso Rodrigo, Mata Nelva, Sanchez Juan F, Irigoyen Luis, Guallar Eliseo, Ordovas José M, Mata Pedro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Subjects:
Familial hypercholesterolemia
Coronary artery disease
LDL-receptor mutations
LDL-c goal
combined therapy
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/10/1/94

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