Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) and elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] are two of the most common genetic lipid disorders: 1 in 311 Canadians have FH…
Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is the most common inherited disorder, with a prevalence of 1 in 250 Canadians, characterized by lifelong elevation in…
Co-leads: Liam Brunham University of British Columbia Fred Hazen St. Paul's Hospital Team Members: Lubormira Cemakova BC FH Registry Dr. Durhane Wong-Rieger…
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death of Canadians, and is strongly influenced by genetic factors. Integrating basic biomedical research…
An individual’s cholesterol levels – both LDL (or “bad” cholesterol) and HDL (or “good” cholesterol) – are known to be a significant…
Coronary artery disease is a leading cause of death among Canadians. High cholesterol has been identified as a major risk factor for…