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Familial Lipid Disorders

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Overview

A familial lipid disorder is a condition that runs in families. It causes very high levels of cholesterol. This condition can cause a person to get coronary artery disease while still young.

Familial lipid disorders are not common. Your doctor may look at cholesterol levels and family history to check if you or your child might have a disorder. For example, your doctor may check for:

Types of familial lipid disorders

There are different types of familial lipid disorders. They include:

Familial combined hyperlipidemia (FCHL).
  • High total cholesterol
  • High LDL cholesterol
  • High triglycerides
  • High apolipoprotein B
Familial defective apolipoprotein B-100.
  • High LDL cholesterol
Familial dysbetalipoproteinemia (type 3 hyperlipoproteinemia).
  • High total cholesterol and high triglyceride levels
Familial hypercholesterolemia.
  • High LDL cholesterol

Credits for Familial Lipid Disorders

Current as of: June 24, 2023

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