Diagnostic performance of various familial hypercholesterolaemia diagnostic criteria compared to Dutch lipid clinic criteria in an Asian population

Diagnostic performance of various familial hypercholesterolaemia diagnostic criteria compared to Dutch lipid clinic criteria in an Asian population

Abstract Background Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a genetic disorder with a high risk of developing premature coronary artery disease that should be diagnosed as early as possible. Several clinical diagnostic criteria for FH are available, with the Dutch Lipid Clinic Criteria (DLCC) being w...

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Main Authors: Suraya Abdul-Razak, Radzi Rahmat, Alicezah Mohd Kasim, Thuhairah Abdul Rahman, Suhaila Muid, Nadzimah Mohd Nasir, Zubin Ibrahim, Sazzli Kasim, Zaliha Ismail, Rohana Abdul Ghani, Abdul Rais Sanusi, Azhari Rosman, Hapizah Nawawi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Familial Hypercholesterolaemia
Simon Broome
Dutch Lipid Clinic Criteria
US Make Early Diagnosis to Prevent Early Deaths
Japanese FH Management Guideline Criteria
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-017-0694-z

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