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Hipercolesterolemia familiar

Nombres alternativos:

Hiperlipoproteinemia tipo II; Xantomatosis hipercolesterolémica; Mutación en el gen receptor de LDL

Prevención:

Las familias con antecedentes de hipercolesterolemia familiar se pueden beneficiar de una asesoría, especialmente si ambos padres están afectados. La prevención de ataques cardíacos tempranos requiere el reconocimiento de la existencia de niveles elevados de LDL y una dieta baja en colesterol, baja en grasas saturadas y alta en grasas insaturadas para los individuos en alto riesgo puede ayudar a controlar estos niveles de LDL.

Vista de cerca de un xantoma

Xantoma de la rodilla

Obstrucción de las arterias coronarias

Fecha de revisión: 3/13/2006
Versión en inglés revisada por: Lamya Alarif, Ph.D., H.C.L.D., Immunology and Genetics Associates, McLean, VA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc.

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