Estimating the prevalence of heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2017336 citationsReviewgold Open Access

Authors

Leo E. Akioyamen · Faculty (United Kingdom)

Jacques Genest · Royal Victoria Hospital

Shubham Shan · Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences

Rachel L Reel · University of Toronto

J. M. Albaum · University of Toronto

Anna Chu · Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences

Jack V. Tu

Abstract

Our systematic review suggests that FH is a common disorder, affecting 1 in 250 individuals. These findings underscore the need for early detection and management to decrease CVD risk.

Topics & Keywords

Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health Health and Medical Research Impacts Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ Open

Volume 7, Issue 9, pp. e016461-e016461

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-016461

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