Cascade screening based on genetic testing is cost-effective: Evidence for the implementation of models of care for familial hypercholesterolemia

Cascade screening based on genetic testing is cost-effective: Evidence for the implementation of models of care for familial hypercholesterolemia

Background: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) imposes significant burden of premature coronary heart disease (CHD). Objective: This study aimed to determine the cost-effectiveness of FH detection based on genetic testing, supplemented with the measurement of plasma low-density lipoprotein cholester...

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Main Authors: Ademi, Z., Watts, G., Pang, J., Sijbrands, E., Van Bockxmeer, F., O'Leary, Peter, Geelhoed, E., Liew, D.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Elsevier 2014
Subjects:
Screening
Prevention
Cost-effectiveness
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/40089

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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/40089

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