ea0073aep276 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2021
Saraiva Miguel
, Palma Pedro
, José Alexandre Queirós
, Palma Isabel
IntroductionHeterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is one of the most common genetic disorders and it is associated with an at least ten times higher risk of coronary heart disease. Frequently, it is necessary to medicate the patients with PCSK9 inhibitors (PCSK9i) so they can reach LDL-c target values. In Portugal, the only evolocumab is available and the most commonly reported adverse effects are local pruritus and upper airway symptoms.<p clas...