Prevalence and prognosis of genetically proven familial hypercholesterolemia in subjects with angiographically documented premature coronary artery disease

Scientific Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Kae‐Woei Liang, Han‐Ni Chuang, Tzu-Hung Hsiao, Wen-Lieng Lee, Jen-Pey Wu
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-39666-2
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Abstract

Few studies have genetically screened variants related to familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) in patients with angiographically documented premature coronary artery disease (CAD) and evaluated its impact on survival. Patients with coronary angiography confirmed CAD diagnosed at age

Fields of Study & Subjects

Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health Genetic Associations and Epidemiology Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Diseases

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Journal / source
Scientific Reports
Volume
16
Issue
1
Publication date
13 February 2026
Language
EN