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Stephen Beech

Genetic Testing Can Identify Patients With Family History Of High Cholesterol

Genetic testing can identify patients with a family history of high cholesterol to prevent potentially fatal heart attacks and strokes, reveals new research. PHOTO BY INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH/SWNS 

Genetic testing can identify patients with a family history of high cholesterol to prevent potentially fatal heart attacks and strokes, reveals new research.

Doctors say familial hypercholesteremia (FH) is an inherited condition that affects around one in 250 people – and often shows no signs until they have a heart attack.

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