A 48-year-old man is found to have Achilles tendon xanthomatas on examination and an LDL of 7.5mmol/L. | Medibuddy
5th June 2026

A 48-year-old man is found to have Achilles tendon xanthomatas on examination and an LDL of 7.5mmol/L.

A 48-year-old man is found to have Achilles tendon xanthomatas on examination and an LDL of 7.5mmol/L. His father and uncle both had heart attacks in their mid-40’s. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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