Journal article
Familial hypercholesterolaemia: A model of care for Australasia
GF Watts, DR Sullivan, N Poplawski, F van Bockxmeer, I Hamilton-Craig, PM Clifton, R O'Brien, W Bishop, P George, PJ Barter, T Bates, JR Burnett, J Coakley, P Davidson, J Emery, A Martin, W Farid, L Freeman, E Geelhoed, A Juniper Show all
Atherosclerosis Supplements | Published : 2011
Abstract
Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a dominantly inherited disorder present from birth that causes marked elevation in plasma cholesterol and premature coronary heart disease. There are at least 45,000 people with FH in Australia and New Zealand, but the vast majority remains undetected and those diagnosed with the condition are inadequately treated.To bridge this major gap in coronary prevention the FH Australasia Network (Australian Atherosclerosis Society) has developed a consensus model of care (MoC) for FH. The MoC is based on clinical experience, expert opinion, published evidence and consultations with a wide spectrum of stakeholders, and has been developed for use primarily by spe..
View full abstract