Hereditary hypercholesterolemia is also known as Familial hypercholesterolemia. It is genetic. It is characterized by very high levels of cholesterol in the blood specially LDL.
Causes
- It is used by a gene that's passed down from one or both parents.
- LDL Cholesterol
Symptoms
- chest pain with activity
- xanthomas, which are fatty deposits often found in tendons and on the elbows, buttocks, and knees
- Cholesterol deposits around the eyelids (Xanthomas that occur around the eyes are known as xanthelasmas.)
- gray-white cholesterol deposits around the corneas, also known as corneal arcus
Treatment
- Healthy and Active lifestyle
- Drug therapy such as Statins
