Monogenic hyperlipidemias

Monogenic hyperlipidemias

Authors

  • Geraldo Krasi MAGI Balkans, Tirana, Albania
  • Vilma Bushati MAGI Balkans, Tirana, Albania
  • Vincenza Precone MAGI Euregio, Bolzano, Italy
  • Bernardo Cortese Cardiac Department, San Carlo Clinic, Milan, Italy
  • Francesca Agostini MAGI’s Lab, Rovereto (TN), Italy
  • Silvia Tezzele MAGI’s Lab, Rovereto (TN), Italy
  • Mirko Baglivo MAGI Euregio, Bolzano, Italy
  • Stefano Cecchin MAGI’s Lab, Rovereto (TN), Italy
  • Barbara Aquilanti UOC Nutrizione Clinica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS
  • Valeria Velluti UOC Nutrizione Clinica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS
  • Giuseppina Matera UOC Nutrizione Clinica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS
  • Lucilla Gagliardi UOC Nutrizione Clinica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS
  • Giacinto Abele Donato Miggiano UOC Nutrizione Clinica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS; Centro di Ricerche in Nutrizione Umana, Università Cattolica S. Cuore, Rome, Italy
  • Matteo Bertelli MAGI Euregio, Bolzano, Italy

Keywords:

Hyperlipidemia, cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, HDL

Abstract

Monogenic hyperlipidemias are a group of inherited disorders characterized by elevated plasma concentrations of lipids and lipoproteins. High plasma concentrations of lipids are the most frequent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Monogenic hyperlipidemias are a minor cause with respect to multifactorial hyperlipidemias. Diagnosis is based on clinical findings and lipid panel measurements. Genetic testing is useful for confirming diagnosis and for differential diagnosis, recurrence risk calculation and prenatal diagnosis in families with a known mutation. Monogenic hyperlipidemias can have either autosomal dominant or recessive inheritance.

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Published

30-09-2019

How to Cite

1.
Monogenic hyperlipidemias. Acta Biomed [Internet]. 2019 Sep. 30 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];90(10-S):47-9. Available from: https://www.mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/8757