Inherited Cholesterol Disorders

While genes play a role in determining cholesterol levels in everybody, some people have genetic disorders that greatly increase cholesterol levels, and consequently produce a big increase in the risk of premature cardiovascular disease.  Several specific genetic cholesterol disorders have been identified, but three in particular are reasonably common: familial hypercholesterolemia, familial combined hyperlipidemia, and polygenic hypercholesterolemia....Read Full Post
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