Dansk Sygehus Institut

Diagnostic accuracy of peripheral ultrasound in familial hypercholesterolemia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

BACKGROUND: Familial hypercholesterolemia is characterized by lifelong exposure to high cholesterol levels and premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Unequivocal atherosclerosis on imaging reclassifies patients from high to very high risk. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this sy...