What is familial hypercholesterolemia? Discuss its molecular basis, symptoms and treatments.
Introduction Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an inherited disorder characterized by extremely high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), commonly known as “bad cholesterol,” in the blood. It significantly increases the risk of early-onset cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. FH is one of the most common genetic lipid disorders and can be passed […]