Eating Habits in Patients with Familial Hypercholesterolemia from North-Eastern Romania.

ABSTRACT: (1) Background: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic autosomal dominant disorder characterized by elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) that develops deposits of lipids in the arterial wall. Since it is underdiagnosed and undertreated, the disease has a high risk of premature cardiovascular disease and death. Patients are not always aware of the changes they should make in their diet. Thus, our study aimed to evaluate through a food frequency questionnaire their eating habits. (2) Methods: We included 70 patients with FH and 20 subjects in a control group that were evaluated through a physical examination and blood tests. They also completed a food frequency questionnaire. (3) Results: Throughout our study, we observed several aspects: regardless of age, p

SUBMITTER: Mastaleru A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9370791 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature