indications

Last reviewed 01/2018

  • family history of hyperlipidaemia
  • partners of those with hyperlipidaemia
  • family history or individual history of CHD before the age of 60 years
  • xanthelasma or xanthomata
  • corneal arcus in patient under 50 years old
  • risk factors for coronary heart disease e.g. diabetes, hypertension