Familial Hypercholesterolemia Report

Familial HypercholesterolemiaFamilial hypercholesterolaemia is a hereditary condition characterised by high levels of cholesterol in the blood. Excess of cholesterol significantly increases the risk of developing heart disease, even at a young age.4 genes analyzed It is recommended if: Individuals who have symptoms of Familial Hypercholesterolemia or a family history of the condition. This may include individuals with very high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in their blood, fatty deposits around the body (xanthomas), cholesterol deposits on the eyelid (xanthelasmas) and tendonitis. List of main conditions: Hypercholesterolemia, familial, 1 Hypercholesterolemia, familial, 2 Hypercholesterolemia, familial, 3 Hypercholesterolemia, familial, 4