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Spectrum of mutations in index patients with familial hypercholesterolemia in Singapore: Single center study.

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Abstract
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Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an autosomal dominant genetic disease characterized by the presence of high plasma low density lipoproteins cholesterol (LDL-c). Patients with FH, with mutation detected, are at increased risk of premature cardiovascular disease compared to those without mutations. The aim of the study was to assess the type of mutations in patients, clinically diagnosed with FH in Singapore.

Year of Publication
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2017
Journal
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Atherosclerosis
Volume
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269
Number of Pages
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106-116
Date Published
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2017
ISSN Number
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0021-9150
URL
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http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0021-9150(17)31464-8
DOI
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10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2017.12.028
Short Title
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Atherosclerosis
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