Journal of Cardiology Research and Endovascular Therapy
Premature Coronary Artery Disease Due to Familial Hypercho-lesterolemia in a 26 Year Female
Abstract
Kanika Kukreja
26 years old Female, no addiction and no known comorbidities, presented with complaints of chest pain for last 2 months, retrosternal, insidious in onset, gradually progressing and radiating to back and both the arms, mostly on exertion like hurrying on a level or walking upstairs. Upon examination patient had xanthelasmas over both upper eyelids and elbow and corneal arcus. Lipid profile testing showed very high LDL levels. CT angiography done showed LM disease with triple vessel disease. patient was advised CABG and lipid lowering therapy. Familial hypercholesterolemia, an autosomal dominant genetic disorder carries the risk of premature coronary artery disease in the affected people and early identification of FH is necessary.