“Scandalous”“Unintelligible”… Adjectives used by doctors about the availability of treatment for hypercholesterolemia indicate their anxiety. This “the other fight” association, along with the implementation of early universal screening, notes its president, Lionel Ribbs.
Familial hypercholesterolemia is primarily treated with statins. These molecules, which have been known for a long time and can be used in France from the age of 8, make it possible to reduce the level of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) in the blood and stabilize already existing atherosclerotic plaques.
Avoid complications
When these treatments are not enough to achieve the desired LDL levels, patients may also be prescribed a cholesterol absorption inhibitor (Ezetimibe). “In most cases it is enough.”shows P Catherine Boileau, chief of service in the department of genetics at Bichat-Claude Bernard Hospital (AP-HP).
But sometimes this combination…
Source: Le Figaro
