Question

How do doctors detect familial hypercholesterolemia?

Answer 1

Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic disorder caused by a defect onchromosome 19.Symptoms that may occur include:

Fatty skin deposits called xanthomas over parts of the hands, elbows, knees, ankles, and around the cornea of the eye
Cholesterol deposits in the eyelids (xanthelasmas)
Chest pain (angina) or other signs of coronary artery disease; may be present at a young age

Answer 2

They would also ask you about your immediate family history.