Genetic Variations in Homozygous vs Heterogeneous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Researchers analyzed the genetic differences between homo- and heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia in a pediatric population.
Dyslipidemia
Adherence to Statin Guideline Recommendations Vary Widely in US Clinics
Clinics in the United States varied widely in their adherence to statin recommendations, which was associated with wide differences in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol control.
New ACC/AHA Guideline for Primary Prevention of CVD Presented at ACC 2019
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association have released a new evidence-based guideline detailing the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
High Rates of Abnormal Glucose, Dyslipidemia Found in Middle School Students
Researchers found high rates of dyslipidemia and abnormal HbA1c, including 2 cases of diabetes, after screening for cardiovascular risk factors in middle school students.
LDL-C Has Weaker Causal Effect on Stroke Than Coronary Heart Disease
Researchers analyzed the causal relevance of lifelong differences in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol for ischemic stroke relative to that for coronary heart disease.
Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides Level Decrease With Increased Clinician Monitoring
Investigators reviewed a large anonymized clinical laboratory database to see whether frequency of blood tests significantly forecast improvements in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
Coronary Artery Calcium Score Progression Differs According to Statin Use
An increase in coronary artery calcium score indicates that changes in the coronary plaque burden and its composition differ in statin users vs nonstatin users.
Insufficient Rates of Screening for Hyperlipidemia in Women During Pregnancy
Pregnant women are frequently not screened for maternal hyperlipidemia.
Case Report: Bloodletting to Treat Severe Hypertriglyceridemia in Ketoacidosis
A case report illustrates the use of bloodletting to treat severe hypertriglyceridemia in the setting of ketoacidosis when plasmapheresis is not possible.
Familial Hypercholesterolemia Criteria Only Identify a Minor Fraction of Individuals With Familial Premature MI
In patients with familial premature myocardial infarction, applying clinical and mutation criteria for familial hypercholesterolemia only identified a minor fraction of individuals with the disorder.
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