Beyond early LDL cholesterol lowering to prevent coronary atherosclerosis in familial hypercholesterolaemia.

Shirin IbrahimLaurens F ReeskampJim N de GoeijG Kees HovinghR Nils PlankenWillem A BaxJames K MinJames P EarlsPaul KnaapenAlbert WiegmanErik S G StroesNick S Nurmohamed

Published in: European journal of preventive cardiology (2024)

Lifetime exposure to LDL-C determines coronary plaque burden in FH, underlining the need of early as well as potent treatment initiation. Periodic CCTA may offer a unique opportunity to monitor coronary atherosclerosis and personalize treatment in FH.

Keyphrases

coronary artery disease
coronary artery
cardiovascular disease
low density lipoprotein
type diabetes
risk factors
left ventricular
aortic valve