Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Risk varies from family to family and is influenced by cholesterol level, other hereditary factors, lifestyle factors such as diet, smoking and level of physical activity, and whether you are male or female. Women with FH are affected by cardiovascular disease approximately 10 years later than men with FH. With early and appropriate treatment the risk of cardiovascular disease can be reduced significantly.
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is associated with an increased
risk of cardiovascular disease. Risk varies from family to family
and is influenced by cholesterol level, other hereditary factors,
lifestyle factors such as diet, smoking and level...
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Learn Your Lipids answered:Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Risk varies from family to family and is influenced by cholesterol level, other hereditary factors, lifestyle factors such as diet, smoking and level of physical activity, and whether you are male or female. Women with FH are affected by cardiovascular disease approximately 10 years later than men with FH. With early and appropriate treatment the risk of cardiovascular disease can be reduced significantly.Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Risk varies from family to family and is influenced by cholesterol level, other hereditary factors, lifestyle factors such as diet, smoking and level... More
