Letter by Paton Regarding Article, “Knowing the Prevalence of Familial Hypercholesterolemia Matters”
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Letter by Paton Regarding Article, "Knowing the Prevalence of Familial Hypercholesterolemia Matters".
July 19, 2016 e17 CorrpondenCe To the Editor: I read with great interest the editorial1 regarding the prevalence of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) in the United States and why the early recognition of this condition is so essential for the optimal management of individuals with the condition, in particular, because the PCSK9 monoclonal antibodies, alirocumab and evolocumab, were approved by...
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عنوان ژورنال: Circulation
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0009-7322,1524-4539
DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.116.022606