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Challenges in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

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Ito, Matthew K. and Watts, Gerald F.

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Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) is a rare, genetic disorder characterized by an absence or impairment of low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) function resulting in significantly elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. The cholesterol exposure burden beginning in utero greatly increases the risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and premature death. The...

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Understanding Statin Use in America and Gaps in Patient Education (USAGE): An Internet-Based Survey of 10,138 Current and Former Statin Users

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Cohen, Jerome D., Brinton, Eliot A., Ito, Matthew K., and Jacobson, Terry A.

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Background: Statins substantially reduce cardiovascular disease risk and are generally well-tolerated, but many patients discontinue therapy. A better understanding of the characteristics of current and former statin users may be helpful for formulating strategies to improve long-term adherence. Objective: The Understanding Statin Use in America and Gaps in Education (USAGE)...

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