作者: Ian Hamilton-Craig , Nicola Poplawski , Peter M George , John R Burnett , David R Sullivan
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摘要: Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a dominantly inherited disorder present from birth that causes marked elevation in plasma low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol concentrations and premature coronary heart disease. There are at least 45,000 people with FH Australia New Zealand, but most remain unrecognised those diagnosed inadequately treated. To bridge this gap prevention the Australasia Network has developed model of care for FH. An executive summary presented, commentary on its recommendations key role clinical biochemistry laboratory.