Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia is a severe inherited condition involving abnormal lipid metabolism. Cholesterol levels tend to be very high with problems occurring early in life. Death from a heart attack can occur within the first few years of life in severe cases. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia is available below.
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Prognosis for Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia: The prognosis can be influenced by the level of adherence to the treatment plan but death usually occurs by the end of early adulthood.
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