Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Flashcards
1
Q
What is Familial Hypercholesterolaemia?
A
genetic condition of high cholesterol levels
2
Q
What is the genetic inheritance of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia?
A
autosomal dominant
3
Q
What two types of criteria are used to make a diagnosis of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia?
A
Simon Broome criteria
Dutch Lipid Clinic Network Criteria
4
Q
What key history and exam factors to take into account for a Familial Hypercholesterolaemia diagnosis?
A
FH - CVD disease prematurely in first degree relative
Very high cholesterol
Tendon Xanthomata - backs of hands or achilles
5
Q
Management of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia?
A
specialist referal for genetic testing
statins
