Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic disorder that causes high levels of cholesterol in the blood. It is inherited and can lead to early onset heart disease if left untreated.
What We OfferStatin therapy is a type of medication commonly prescribed to individuals with familial hypercholesterolemia. It works by inhibiting an enzyme in the liver, reducing the production of LDL cholesterol. Statins also help increase the liver's ability to remove LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream, leading to lower overall cholesterol levels.
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