Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5602505 | Heart, Lung and Circulation | 2017 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Patients at high risk of FH can be identified by a simple electronic screening method in general practice. Clinical data entry is variable in general practice. Targeted screening enables clinical assessment of patients at risk of cardiovascular disease and using the DLCNS will enable primary care to increase identification of FH. Approximately one in five patients extracted using this method, are likely to have phenotypically probable FH, making it a useful screening tool.
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Authors
Alistair W FRACGP, Jackie Nurse Practitioner, Jing PhD, Jacquie FRACGP, Gerald F DSc, MD, PhD, FRACP,