The Prevalence of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia among Adult Filipino Patients with Dyslipidemia at Universidad de Santa Isabel Health Services Department: An Observational Descriptive Prospective Study

Objectives: It is to determine the prevalence of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) among adult Filipino patients with dyslipidemia at Universidad de Santa Isabel Health Services Department in one year. Methods: An observational descriptive prospective study involves patients, aged 19 years and older, dyslipidemia. The Dutch Lipid Network (DLN) Criteria was used diagnose FH. Prevalence data categorical variables were expressed as percentages, while continuous reported mean standard deviations. Results: 529 included study. 302 females, 227 males. 180 (34%) scored Unlikely, 100 (19%) Probable, 185 (35%) Possible, 64 (12%) classified under Definite Familial Hypercholesterolemia. Most diagnosed definite FH did not have diabetes, cerebrovascular disease (CVD), coronary artery (CAD). diagnosis affected by gender, BMI, smoking, alcohol consumption. Hypertension significantly correlated FH, most them already hypertensive diagnosis. noted that hypertension, CVD, CAD seen an earlier age Conclusion: heterozygous 12% 1.3% general population described for first time our region. This result should raise awareness healthcare providers which a major risk factor premature exists, early detection management are important.