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Peripheral artery disease: an underdiagnosed condition in familial hypercholesterolemia? A systematic review.

Elisa AcitelliAlexis F GuédonSara De LiguoriAntonio GalloMarianna Maranghi
Published in: Endocrine (2024)
This systematic review sheds light on the limited number of studies on PAD in FH patients. Particularly, considering the potential positive effects of newly available lipid-lowering strategies on PAD outcomes, addressing this research gap is pivotal for a more comprehensive understanding of peripheral vascular manifestations in FH patients and for optimal management of this population.
Keyphrases
  • systematic review
  • ejection fraction
  • prognostic factors
  • peripheral artery disease
  • climate change
  • insulin resistance
  • patient reported
  • glycemic control