RESUMEN
Familial hypercholesterolemia is one of the most common genetic disorders and it provides the best evidence on the etiologic role of LDL-colesterol for arteroesclerosis development. Two patients with severe hypercholesterolemia had been presented. Importance of early diagnosis and treatment has been stated to avoid or delay atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.
Asunto(s)
Hipercolesterolemia , Niño , Femenino , Humanos , Hipercolesterolemia/diagnóstico , Hipercolesterolemia/genética , Hipercolesterolemia/terapia , Masculino , Linaje , Índice de Severidad de la EnfermedadRESUMEN
La hipercolesterolemia familiar es uno de los trastornos genéticos más comunes y aporta información sustancial sobre papel etiológico que el colesterol LDL tiene para el desarrollo de la ateroesclerosis. Se presentan dos pacientes con hipercolesterolemia grave. Se remarca la importancia del diagnóstico y tratamiento temprano para evitar o demorar la enfermedad ateromatosa y la enfermedad coronaria precoz.
Familial hypercholesterolemia is one of the most common genetic disorders and it provides the best evidence on the etiologic role of LDL-colesterol for arteroesclerosis development. Two patients with severe hypercholesterolemia had been presented. Importance of early diagnosis and treatment has been stated to avoid or delay atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.