Are remnant particles the major determinant of an increased intima media thickness in patients with familial combined hyperlipidemia ( FCH )?
Abdominal obesity, a higher blood pressure and dyslipidemia characterised by both an increased number of atherogenic particles and the presence of highly atherogenic remnant lipoproteins play an important role in the development of cardiovascular disease in FCH-patients.
Hospital admission in UC patients >65 is associated with high mortality. Management strategies should consider this by treatment in specialist units, early investigation, focused medical treatment and earlier surgical referral.