Published: 15 September 2025
Author(s): Sabrina Scilletta, Nicoletta Miano, Maurizio Di Marco, Marco Musmeci, Salvatore Carasi, Stefania Capuccio, Claudia Pistritto, Caterina Ippolito, Mariapaola Tiralongo, Antonio Ricci, Maria Chiara Papa, Giosiana Bosco, Francesco Di Giacomo Barbagallo, Antonino Di Pino, Salvatore Piro, Roberto Scicali
Issue: October 2025
Section: Original Article

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic lipid disorder characterized by lifelong exposure to high levels of LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), which promotes the progression of atherosclerosis and markedly increases the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), especially from early life [1]. Early diagnosis and timely initiation of lipid-lowering therapy (LLT) are crucial for preventing vascular complications and improve long-term outcomes [2]. Beyond its well-established role in ASCVD, elevated LDL-C may also be associated with cognitive impairment in hypercholesterolemic individuals [3].

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