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February 2, 2010  
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
 
doc ahof smallFamilial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder characterized by high cholesterol levels, primarily of the low-density lipoprotein type.

People who have one copy of the abnormal gene may have premature cardiovascular disease. However, a single abnormal copy causes cardiovascular disease by the age of 50 in only about 40% of cases suggesting the frequent co-existence of other factors yet to be identified.

Of particular interest is the well-known observation that premature cardiovascular disease does not always follow from heterozygous hypercholesterolemia. There exist family lines where the cardiovascular risk is no different than the rest of the population. 

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Duane Graveline MD MPH

Former USAF Flight Surgeon
Former NASA Astronaut
Retired Family Doctor 
 
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Duane Graveline MD MPH
Former USAF Flight Surgeon, Former NASA Astronaut, Retired Family Doctor 
 
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