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90% Unaware of Familial Hypercholesterolemia Risk, Study Finds

11/22/2025

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Nearly 90% of individuals with familial hypercholesterolemia are unaware of their risk, according to a Mayo Clinic study in Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine.
Researchers analyzed over 84,000 patients.
Many would not qualify for genetic testing under current guidelines.
Lead researcher Dr. Niloy Jewel Samadder calls for updated screening protocols to identify at-risk individuals earlier.

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Nearly 90% of individuals with familial hypercholesterolemia are unaware of their risk, according to a Mayo Clinic study in Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine.
Researchers analyzed over 84,000 patients.
Many would not qualify for genetic testing under current guidelines.
Lead researcher Dr. Niloy Jewel Samadder calls for updated screening protocols to identify at-risk individuals earlier.