Familial Hypercholesterolemia Amongst Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a most prevalent genetic disorder, defines as high cholesterol level and premature death. The prevalence of FH has been reported in few countries however unknown in Iran. Thus recognize the FH patients, determine the diagnostic strategies and appropriate treatments are important. Also acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a group of conditions which arises from reduction of blood flow in coronary arteries. Three specific conditions are included: ST elevation myocardial infarction, non ST elevation myocardial infarction and unstable angina. Premature ACS defined by occurrence of ACS\<55 for men and ACS\<60 for women. Studies demonstrated direct connection between familial hypercholesterolemia and occurrence of premature ACS. Investigators intent to detection of FH amongst patients with acute coronary syndrome.