Tendon xanthomas and coronary atherosclerosis develop after ages 20 and 30, respectively. Homozygotes number 1 in 1 million persons.
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Keywords: atherosclerosis, cardio vascular risks tratification, carotid intima–media thickness, carotid ultrasound, computed tomography, coronary calcification, familial hypercholesterolemia
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Early diagnosis and treatment to lower LDL levels and treat other coronary risk factors slows the progression of coronary atherosclerosis.
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