Condition

Familial Hypercholesterolemia

An inherited condition that causes very high LDL cholesterol from birth and raises the risk of early heart disease.

Also called: fh, inherited high cholesterol

Who Can Help with Familial Hypercholesterolemia?

• Cardiologists

  A physician who diagnoses and treats heart and blood vessel conditions such as heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat.

• Medical Geneticists

  A physician or scientist who diagnoses and manages inherited conditions and interprets genetic tests.

• Genetic Counselors

  A specialist who helps patients understand their risk of inherited conditions and what genetic test results mean.

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Where Practices List Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

• Phoenix, AZ (6)

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