Impact of Genetic Testing Among Patients With Familial Hypercholesterolemia on Adverse Cardiovascular Events　― The Hokuriku-Plus Familial Hypercholesterolemia Registry Study ―

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Hayato Tada · Kanazawa University

Yasuaki Takeji · Kanazawa University

Chiaki Goten · Kanazawa University

Hirofumi Okada · Kanazawa University

Shohei Yoshida · Kanazawa University

Masaya Shimojima · Kanazawa University

Akihiro Nomura ·

Abstract

Genetic testing in patients with HeFH was associated with a reduced risk of MACE independent of LDL-C. Randomized controlled trials will be needed to clarify whether providing genetic testing can reduce MACE among patients with HeFH.

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Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health Genetic Associations and Epidemiology BRCA gene mutations in cancer

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Published in: Circulation Journal

DOI: 10.1253/circj.cj-25-1189

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Impact of Genetic Testing Among Patients With Familial Hypercholesterolemia on Adverse Cardiovascular Events ― The Hokuriku-Plus Familial Hypercholesterolemia Registry Study ―

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Impact of Genetic Testing Among Patients With Familial Hypercholesterolemia on Adverse Cardiovascular Events　― The Hokuriku-Plus Familial Hypercholesterolemia Registry Study ―