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.
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.
Specialties that treat low-density lipoprotein receptor mutation
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in low-density lipoprotein receptor mutation
Dr. Abel Alberto Pavía López
Dr. Mauricio Enrique Zaragoza Perez
Dra. Olga Galván Montiel
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Jorge Escudero de la Peña
Dr. Alvaro Contreras Villaseñor
Dr. Gerardo Maza Juárez
Dr. Santiago Raymundo Nava Townsend
Dr. Pedro Becerra González
Dr. Norberto Matadamas Hernandez
Dr. Dorian Iván Núñez Blanquet
Dr. René Narváez David
Dr. Efren Montane Lira
Dr. Sergio Mario Ferez Santander
Dr. Wylson Emmanuel Lopez Echeverria
Dr. Pedro Gerardo Dávila
Dr. Hector Manuel Castellanos villagran
Dr. David García Rubí
Dr. Axel García Poisot
Dr. Franz Vera Miranda
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?
Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor Mutation is usually treated by specialists in cardiologist, vascular surgeon.