Familial Hypercholesterolemia Phenotype in Chinese Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography

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Authors

Jian‐Jun Li · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Sha Li · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Cheng‐Gang Zhu · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Na‐Qiong Wu · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Yan Zhang · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Yuan‐Lin Guo · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Abstract

We showed firsthand a common identification but poor treatment of patients with FH phenotype in Chinese coronary angiography patients. Genetic data in our FH cases might contribute to update the frequency and spectrum of Chinese FH scenarios.

Topics & Keywords

Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health Cancer, Lipids, and Metabolism Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology

Volume 37, Issue 3, pp. 570-579

DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.116.308456

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