Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) \[heterozygous (heFH) or homozygous FH (hoFH)\] is a common genetic disorder, characterized by elevated plasma low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol concentration leading (if untreated) to cholesterol deposits in the corneas, eyelids and extensor tendons, rapidly progressing vascular disease, and aortic valve disease.
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the prevalence of Familiar Hypercholesterolaemia in Greece
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