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Hypercholesterolemia

Follow along on our guide to Hypercholesterolemia -- i.e., high cholesterol -- which can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems. An estimated 40% of adults worldwide have high cholesterol, which is estimated to cause 2.6 million deaths annually and 29.7 million "disability-adjusted life years," according to the World Health Organization. Each step of the Medical Journey will delve into another aspect of the condition, including causes and diagnosis, genetic factors, related conditions, therapy options, coping strategies, and lessons learned from unique case studies -- all of which have undergone expert review. Every installment will also include a separate, downloadable, printable information resource for patients.

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Consequences of Hypercholesterolemia

–A deep dive into how cholesterol contributes to atherosclerosis

Genetics of Hypercholesterolemia

–A deep dive into the heritability of high cholesterol

Case Study: High Lipoprotein(a) Levels in Younger Patients Are Not So Clear Cut

–Clinicians ponder how to advise man in his early 40s with a strong family history of premature CV events

The Shifting Epidemiology of Hypercholesterolemia

–Prevalence, global trends, and population-attributable risk

Diagnosing Hypercholesterolemia

–When and how to screen, what the diagnostic levels are, and which secondary causes to watch for

Primary Prevention in Hypercholesterolemia

–Risk prediction tools, risk enhancing factors, and the impact of lifestyle

Case Study: Teenage Girl's Shortness of Breath and Chest Pain

–Extensive investigation was needed to unravel the complications of the condition
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