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Heterozygous Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia: Case Study and Literature Review
A 12-year-old male was referred to our Pediatric Lipid Clinic by his pediatrician for evaluation of a low total cholesterol level. A fasting lipid profile…
Tolerability of Statin Therapy in Children
Regardless of the low number of children who will require treatment, obstacles remain for these pediatric patients. Medications commonly associated with grandparents and secondary prevention…
Case Study: Muscle-Related Statin Intolerance
There is little doubt that Statins are highly effective for cholesterol lowering. Clinical trials have demonstrated that they reduce the risk of ischemic heart disease…
Managing the Statin-Intolerant Patient: Low-Dose/Low-Frequency Treatment Regimens
Statin clinical trials suggest an incidence of adverse muscular events of ~ 1.5 – 3%, but the true incidence of statin intolerance (SI) is likely…
Clinical utility of inflammatory markers and advanced lipoprotein testing: Advice from an expert panel of lipid specialists
Clinical utility of inflammatory markers and advanced lipoprotein testing: Advice from an expert panel of lipid specialists
Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Screening, diagnosis and management of pediatric and adult patients
Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Screening, diagnosis and management of pediatric and adult patients
Recognition and Treatment For Fabry’s Disease and Morquio A Syndrome
Fabry’s Disease and Morquio A syndrome are two rare genetic diseases that lead to a diverse series of problems including cardiovascular.(1,30) Until recently, treatment options…
Navigating Barriers in Familial Hypercholesterolemia Journey: A Tale of Resilience and Advocacy
As the physicians employed by a government hospital, we frequently encounter patients facing significant social and financial challenges. This often leads to a sense of…
