In FH, women treated less aggressively than men

In a cohort of patients with familial hypercholesterolemia, women were less likely than men to receive high-intensity treatment and reach LDL goals, according to data presented at the National Lipid Association Scientific Sessions.
“Although there are very effective treatments available for these patients, FH remains to be underrecognized and undertreated worldwide. In fact, in Canada, less than 15% of cases are diagnosed.” Amanda Guerin, BSc, Masters student at McGill University, trainee in the Cardiovascular Health Across the Lifespan Program at the research institute of the

In a cohort of patients with familial hypercholesterolemia, women were less likely than men to receive high-intensity treatment and reach LDL goals, according to data presented at the National Lipid Association Scientific Sessions.
“Although there are very effective treatments available for these patients, FH remains to be underrecognized and undertreated worldwide. In fact, in Canada, less than 15% of cases are diagnosed.” Amanda Guerin, BSc, Masters student at McGill University, trainee in the Cardiovascular Health Across the Lifespan Program at the research institute of the