Despite having good lifestyle habits, Katherine Wilemon suffered a heart attack at 39 due to undiagnosed familial hypercholesterolemia with LDL levels of 385 mg/dL, emphasizing the importance of early and accurate diagnosis of genetic cholesterol conditions.
Wilemon's experience highlights the medical system's lack of awareness and screening for genetic high cholesterol disorders, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment.
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