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The time is now: Achieving FH paediatric screening across Europe – The Prague D...
Bedlington, Nicole; Abifadel, Marianne; Beger, Birgit; Bourbon, Mafalda; Bueno, Héctor; Ceska, Richard; Cillíková, Kristýna; Cimická, ZdenkaFamilial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is severely under-recognized, under-diagnosed and under-treated in Europe, leading to a significantly higher risk of premature cardiovascular diseases in those affected. FH stands for inherited, very high cholesterol and affects 1:300 individuals regardless of their age, race, sex, and lifestyle, making it the most common inherited metabolic disorder and a non-modifiable card...
Paediatric familial hypercholesterolaemia screening in Europe: public policy ba...
Gidding, Samuel S.; Wiegman, Albert; Groselj, Urh; Freiberger, Tomas; Peretti, Noel; Dharmayat, Kanika I.; Daccord, Magdalena; Bedlington, NicolaFamilial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is under-recognized and under-treated in Europe leading to significantly higher risk for premature heart disease in those affected. As treatment beginning early in life is highly effective in preventing heart disease and cost-effective in these patients, screening for FH is crucial. It has therefore now been recognized by the European Commission Public Health Best Practice Po...