Dutch Lipid Clinic Network Score (DLCNS) for FH The DLCNS is a validated set of criteria based on the patients family history of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) in their first degree relatives, their own CVD history, their untreated lipid levels and...
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Dutch Lipid Clinic Network Score (DLCNS) for FH The DLCNS is a validated set of criteria based on the patients family history of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) in their first degree relatives, their own CVD history, their untreated lipid levels and physical signs such as the presence of tendon xanthomata or arcus cornealis prior to the age of 45. The subsequent score categorizes patients by the likelihood of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) diagnosis. Patient Name ___________________________ DOB __________________ Date __________________ Criteria Score Patient Score Family history First degree relative with known premature coronary and/or vascular disease (men aged <55 years, women aged <60 years) OR 1 th First degree relative with known LDL-cholesterol above the 95 percentile for age and gender First degree relative with tendinous xanthomata and/or arcus cornealis OR 2 th Children aged <18 years with LDL-cholesterol above the 95 percentile for age and gender Clinical histor
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