Reseña del libro "FAMILIAL HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA (en Inglés)"
HIGH CHOLESTEROL CAN BE MORE THAN A LIFESTYLE ISSUE. SOMETIMES, IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY.Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an inherited condition that can cause very high LDL cholesterol from an early age. Because many people feel completely well, FH may remain unnoticed until routine testing, family screening, or cardiovascular disease brings it to attention.FAMILIAL HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA: THE INHERITED HIGH CHOLESTEROL gives readers a clear, practical, and reassuring guide to understanding what FH means and how it can be managed across a lifetime.Inside, you will learn how FH is inherited, why LDL cholesterol becomes elevated, how doctors investigate and diagnose the condition, and how genetic testing and cascade screening can help identify relatives who may also be affected.The book also explains: - LDL, HDL, triglycerides, ApoB, and lipoprotein(a)- Heterozygous and homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia- Family history and the warning signs that deserve attention- Cholesterol testing and genetic testing- Cardiovascular risk assessment- Statins and other LDL-lowering treatment options- PCSK9 therapies, ezetimibe, bempedoic acid, inclisiran, and advanced FH care- Heart-supportive eating and physical activity- FH in children, teenagers, and young adults- Pregnancy, parenthood, menopause, and aging with FH- Long-term follow-up, treatment adherence, and family communicationReaders also receive a comprehensive 27-tool practical FH toolkit, including lipid trackers, family-history worksheets, cascade-screening tools, appointment checklists, medication records, and long-term planning resources.Whether you have recently been diagnosed, are investigating unusually high LDL cholesterol, or are supporting a family member with FH, this book is designed to help you move from confusion toward informed conversations and a more organized approach to lifelong care.Understand the condition. Know your numbers. Help your family recognize inherited risk. Build a plan you can maintain.
