Familial hypercholesterolaemia IIA with bicuspid aortic valve

J Assoc Physicians India. 2013 Nov;61(11):827-9.

Abstract

A young male presented with multiple xanthomas and xanthelesmas, progressive breathlessness and angina on exertion. Investigations confirmed diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolaemia, bicuspid aortic valve with severe aortic stenosis and significant obstructive coronary artery disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Aortic Valve / abnormalities*
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / etiology
  • Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
  • Coronary Artery Disease / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Artery Disease / etiology
  • Heart Valve Diseases / complications*
  • Humans
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II / complications*
  • Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II / drug therapy
  • Male
  • Radiography

Substances

  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors