Hypercholesterolemia, characterized by elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), along with inflammation, is a well-known risk factor for developing atherosclerosis and coronary Show more
Hypercholesterolemia, characterized by elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), along with inflammation, is a well-known risk factor for developing atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD). Many patients with hypercholesterolemia may carry inherited genetic variants that are not part of the commonly recognized mutations in the Show less