Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2634812 | Nursing for Women's Health | 2013 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Familial hypercholesterolemias are a group of genetic disorders that cause high levels of lowâdensity lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which can lead to atherosclerosis and premature coronary heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in U.S. women. A major goal in prevention of cardiovascular disease is identification and modification of risk factors. Lomitapide and mipomersen are two new pharmacologic options for treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia. Both are indicated as an adjunct for the management of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, along with lipidâlowering medications and diet modification.
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Authors
Annette PhD, RN, Lea Ann PhD, RN, Diane PhD, RN,