Familial Hypercholesterolemia: An Overview
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English - December 03, 2021 18:30 - 25 minutes - 24.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 412 ratingsAlternative Health Health & Fitness Nutrition hearthealth wellness cardiologist drjoelkahn drkahn empowerradio greenspacecafe health healthtips healthyeating Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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As many as 1 in 4 of us inherit a high cholesterol particle called Lipoprotein(a). Less common but also risky is a high LDL cholesterol or FH. This week, Dr. Kahn reviews the 3 gene problems that cause FH. He discusses when and how to do genetic testing. Finally, current and future testing are discussed. FH matters!