Publications by authors named "Alessandro Giannino"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Alessandro Giannino"
Alessandro Giannino's research primarily focuses on the impact of genetic mutations, particularly low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLr) mutations, on cardiovascular health metrics in familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) patients.
His pivotal study highlights that increased carotid artery intima-media thickness—a marker of atherosclerosis—is significantly associated with specific LDLr mutations, regardless of other major cardiovascular risk factors.
The findings underscore the need to better understand the independent effects of LDLr mutations on disease severity and cardiovascular risk profiles in patients with FH.
