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https://ahro.austin.org.au/austinjspui/handle/1/22488| Title: | Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in 2020: A�?Leading Tier 1 Genomic Application. | Austin Authors: | Pang, Jing;Sullivan, David R;Brett, Tom;Kostner, Karam M;Hare, David L ;Watts, Gerald F | Affiliation: | Lipid Disorders Clinic, Cardiometabolic Services, Department of Cardiology, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic, Australia Cardiology School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia Department of Cardiology, Mater Hospital, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia General Practice and Primary Health Care Research, School of Medicine, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, WA, Australia Department of Chemical Pathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, NSW Health Pathology, Camperdown, Australia Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia |
Issue Date: | 24-Dec-2019 | Date: | 2019-12-24 | Publication information: | Heart, Lung & Circulation 2019; online first: 24 December | Abstract: | Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is caused by a major genetic defect in the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) clearance pathway. Characterised by LDL-cholesterol elevation from birth, FH confers a significant risk for premature coronary artery disease (CAD) if overlooked and untreated. With risk exposure beginning at birth, early detection and intervention is crucial for the prevention of CAD. Lowering LDL-cholesterol with lifestyle and statin therapy can reduce the risk of CAD. However, most individuals with FH will not reach guideline recommended LDL-cholesterol targets. FH has an estimated prevalence of approximately 1:250 in the community. Multiple strategies are required for screening, diagnosing and treating FH. Recent publications on FH provide new data for developing models of care, including new therapies. This review provides an overview of FH and outlines some recent advances in the care of FH for the prevention of CAD in affected families. The future care of FH in Australia should be developed within the context of the National Health Genomics Policy Framework. | URI: | https://ahro.austin.org.au/austinjspui/handle/1/22488 | DOI: | 10.1016/j.hlc.2019.12.002 | ORCID: | Journal: | Heart, Lung & Circulation | PubMed URL: | 31974028 | Type: | Journal Article | Subjects: | Diagnosis Familial hypercholesterolaemia Heart disease Prevention Screening Treatment |
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