Table 1 Overview of defined thresholds triggering alert letters.
From: FH ALERT: efficacy of a novel approach to identify patients with familial hypercholesterolemia
Children (< 18 years) (mg/dl) | Suspicion of FH | Adults (≥ 18 ≤ 60 years) (mg/dl) | Suspicion of FH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LDL C threshold I | ≥ 140 | Strong | ≥ 190 | Probable |
LDL C threshold II | > 250 | Strong | ||
TC threshold I (if LDL C is not available) | ≥ 200 | Strong | ≥ 250 | Probable |
TC threshold II (if LDL C is not available) | > 310 | Strong |
