“In addition, most people with FH have a family health history of early heart disease or heart attacks.”
It adds: “In some cases, elevated LDL levels are found through routine blood cholesterol screening.
“If you have a family health history of heart disease or FH and have not had your cholesterol screened, your doctor may order a lipid screening, which measures the amount of cholesterol and lipids in your blood.”
As cholesterol is a fatty substance in the blood, eating a healthier diet is often recommended to reduce levels.
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