A young man presents to his physician’s office for a physical exam. He is concerned because his father died of a hea attack in his late 40’s. The physician finds that he has elevated serum cholesterol and LDL levels, but his VLDL and triglycerides are normal. Fuher investigation reveals an LDL receptor deficiency. This patient has which of the following types of hyperlipidemia?
A young man presents to his physician’s office for a physical exam. He is concerned because his father died of a hea attack in his late 40’s. The physician finds that he has elevated serum cholesterol and LDL levels, but his VLDL and triglycerides are normal. Fuher investigation reveals an LDL receptor deficiency. This patient has which of the following types of hyperlipidemia?
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A young man presents to his physician's office for a physical exam. He is concerned because his father died of a hea attack in his late 40's. The physician finds that he has elevated serum cholesterol and LDL levels, but his VLDL and triglycerides are normal. Fuher investigation reveals an LDL receptor deficiency. This patient has which of the following types of hyperlipidemia?
✓ Correct Answer: B. Type IIa
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