Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor Mutation
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A mutation in the low-density lipoprotein receptor is a genetic alteration that affects the way the body removes cholesterol from the blood, and it is one of the causes of familial hypercholesterolemia.
When is it worth checking? It is helpful to get evaluated when there is elevated cholesterol from an early age or a family history of early cardiovascular problems.
Why it matters: When this receptor works poorly, cholesterol tends to stay high in a sustained way, which over time can affect the arteries and heart.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist evaluates the impact on the heart and circulation, and the vascular surgeon steps in if the blood vessels are involved. Discussing your history with a professional helps to understand this condition within your personal medical story.
Data on 31 doctors who treat low-density lipoprotein receptor mutation
Which specialist treats low-density lipoprotein receptor mutation?
This cholesterol-related mutation is evaluated by a cardiologist, who monitors the associated cardiovascular risk. You can find cardiologists to assess your case.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in low-density lipoprotein receptor mutation
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Brisa Vega Castellanos
Dr. Gimena Soledad Liberman Estévez
Dr. Miriam Nava Castillo
Dr. Daniel Ivan Aquino
Dr. Osiris Ángeles
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Alejandra Palomera Sánchez
Dr. Paulina Magaña
Frequently asked questions
What is low-density lipoprotein receptor mutation?
A mutation in the low-density lipoprotein receptor is a genetic alteration that affects the way the body removes cholesterol from the blood, and it is one of the causes of familial hypercholesterolemia.
Which doctor treats low-density lipoprotein receptor mutation?
This cholesterol-related mutation is evaluated by a cardiologist, who monitors the associated cardiovascular risk. You can find cardiologists to assess your case.