Table I.
Clinicopathological and demographic characteristics of the recruited cohort.
| Characteristic | Adult, n=31 | Children/adolescent, n=28 |
|---|---|---|
| Age, yearsa | 47.4±14.1 | 11.0±5.1 |
| Age range, years | 23-70 | 2-21 |
| Male, n (%) | 12(39) | 17(61) |
| Female, n (%) | 19(61) | 11(39) |
| Family history, n (%) | 23(74) | 24(86) |
| Maximal total cholesterol, mmol/la | 11.0±2.2 | 9.3±1.4 |
| LDL cholesterol, mmol/la | 6.8±2.5 | 6.7±1.8 |
| Tendon xanthomas, n (%) | 22(71) | 0 (0) |
| Lipoic corneal arcus, n (%) | 2(6) | 0 (0) |
| Clinical and instrumental manifestations of ASCVD, n (%) | 17(55) | 0 (0) |
| Increased intima-media thickness without clinical symptoms, n (%) | 3(10) | 0 (0) |
| Patients on lipid-lowering therapy, n (%) | 31(100) | 1(4) |
aMean ± standard deviation. ASCVD, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease; LDL, low density lipoprotein.