Familial Hypercholesterolemia: An Overview
Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn · Dr. Joel Kahn
December 3, 202125m 20s
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Show Notes
As many as 1 in 4 of us inherit a high cholesterol particle called Lipoprotein(a). Less common but also risky is a high LDL cholesterol or FH. This week, Dr. Kahn reviews the 3 gene problems that cause FH. He discusses when and how to do genetic testing. Finally, current and future testing are discussed. FH matters!