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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Familial hypercholesterolemia
  1. Cholesterol (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... cause people to have high cholesterol. For example, familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an inherited condition that causes very ... continue with the lifestyle changes. Some people with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) may receive a treatment called lipoprotein apheresis. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cholesterol.html - Health Topics
  2. Cholesterol Levels: What You Need to Know (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that that's found in all the cells in your body. Your body needs some cholesterol to work ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cholesterollevelswhatyouneedtoknow.html - Health Topics
  3. LDL: The "Bad" Cholesterol (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... High cholesterol can run in families. For example, familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an inherited form of high blood ... continue with the lifestyle changes. Some people with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) may receive a treatment called lipoprotein apheresis. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ldlthebadcholesterol.html - Health Topics
  4. High Cholesterol in Children and Teens (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... are at high risk for heart disease. Have familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). FH is an inherited disorder that causes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/highcholesterolinchildrenandteens.html - Health Topics
  5. Lipid Metabolism Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Metabolism is the process your body uses to make energy from the food you eat. Food is made up of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Chemicals in your digestive ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lipidmetabolismdisorders.html - Health Topics
  6. Cholesterol Medicines (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... heart attack or stroke, or if you have familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). FH is an inherited disorder that causes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cholesterolmedicines.html - Health Topics
  7. How to Lower Cholesterol (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... cholesterol may include: Lipoprotein apheresis to lower cholesterol Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an inherited condition that causes very ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/howtolowercholesterol.html - Health Topics