Table 1.
Characteristics of the Berlin FH cohort.
| Variable | Berlin FH cohort (n = 75) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Female (%) | 64 | |
| Male (%) | 36 | |
| Age (years) | ||
| Mean ± SD | 53 ± 13 | |
| Range | 25–81 | |
| TC in mg/dl | ||
| Median (IQR) | 313 (272–344) | |
| Range | 190–677 | |
| LDL-C in mg/dl | ||
| Median (IQR) | 223 (199–247) | |
| Range | 88–456 | |
| HDL-C in mg/dl | ||
| Median (IQR) | 58 (51–69) | |
| Range | 30–117 | |
| TG in mg/dl | ||
| Median (IQR) | 175 (125–261) | |
| Range | 45–1127 | |
| DLCN-Score | Interpretation | Number of individuals |
| <3 | Unlikely FH | 09 |
| 3–5 | Possible FH | 48 |
| 6–8 | Probable FH | 13 |
| >8 | Definite FH | 05 |
The table displays sex, age, and lipid parameters (TC, total cholesterol; LDL, low density lipoprotein; HDL, high density lipoprotein; TG, triglycerides) as well as calculated DLCN (Dutch Lipid Clinic Network criteria) score and its distribution. IQR, interquartile Range.