Publications by authors named "Linda C Zuurbier"
Article Synopsis
- The Dutch genetic screening program for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), active from 1994 to 2014, identified over 1500 cases per year and laid the groundwork for improved diagnostic tools and treatments despite government funding cuts.
- After 2014, the community and insurance companies collaborated to continue the program, broadening the screening to include other heritable dyslipidemias and developing a comprehensive next-generation sequencing (NGS) panel.
- The NGS panel not only identifies more patients at risk for cardiovascular diseases but also enhances understanding of genetic dyslipidemias, revealing complex genetic mechanisms and facilitating personalized treatments.
