Heart specialist warns of high heart attack risk in men with inherited cholesterol
Cardiologist Khaled Al-Nemer says 50% of men with untreated familial high cholesterol may suffer a heart attack or coronary event by age 50.
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AICardiology professor Khaled Al-Nemer has warned that men with heterozygous familial high cholesterol face a significantly increased risk of heart attack or other coronary events if left untreated.
Al-Nemer explained that around 50% of these patients will experience a heart attack or coronary event by the age of 50 without medical intervention.
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He emphasized the importance of early diagnosis and starting treatment to reduce this risk, especially for those with a family history or early signs of high cholesterol.