3. Kunnskap, praksis og teknologi

Genetic testing increases the likelihood of a diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolaemia among people referred to lipid clinics: Danish national study

“…Individuals suspected of having FH were referred from general practitioners and from hospitals to these lipid clinics, and we aimed to include at least 1000 individuals above 18 years referred during a period of at least one year (both criteria to be fulfilled). The recommended criteria for referral on suspicion of FH in Denmark were based on the following [11][12][13]:…”

“…In Denmark, individuals suspected of having FH are referred to one of 15 lipid clinics located throughout the country, with referral criteria being i) low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) ≥5 mmol/L (193 mg/dL) in individuals aged above 40 years, ii) LDL-C ≥4 mmol/L (155 mg/dL) in individuals at or below 40 years, or iii) LDL-C ≥4 mmol/L (155 mg/dL) in patients with early onset ASCVD [11][12][13]. The use of referral criteria is crucial to identify as many patients with FH as possible, and at the same time best utilize the resources in the lipid clinics.…”