PESTOLA Endocrine Podcast
Pediatric Endocrinologists of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisana, and Arkansas (PESTOLA) Endocrine Podcast brings you the latest in all things related to pediatric endocrinology.
PESTOLA Endocrine Podcast
Ep 9 - Familial Hypercholesterolemia
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Guest Host:
Dr. Soumya Adhikari
Guest Experts:
Dr. Don Wilson
Dr. Nivedita Patni
In this episode we will discuss:
- The prevalence of FH, about the current state of screening for it .
- Review diagnostic criteria for FH
- Why we need newer and better treatments for FH.
- Review state of current management for FH
- Define PCSK9 is and why its inhibition portends to be beneficial for patients with high LDL levels.
- What this study is aimed to do.