Progress in the Care of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia: 2016

Description

Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is the most common autosomal dominant condition. FH reduces the catabolism of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) and increases rates of premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD).

This module focuses on recent advances in the management of FH, and the implications for both primary and secondary care, noting that the majority of individuals with FH remain undiagnosed.

 

Learning Outcomes

1. Be aware of the prevalence of familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) and the key role for primary care in diagnostic and know the risk factors of untreated FH
2. Identify the optimal time for detection of FH
3. Acknowledge the important role of the community laboratory in identifying FH

 

Authors: Damon A Bell, Gerald F Watts

Article Type: Narrative review