Erratum to Achilles’ heel of FH diagnosis: Learning from Japan Atherosclerosis, (410), November 2025, 120522

Key Points

• Diagnosis challenges in familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) can obscure risk factors, impacting early intervention.
• Key insights from Japan emphasize a need to reassess lipid profiles and risk assessments for better outcomes.
• Analysis derived from observational data in atherosclerosis patients reveals significant diagnostic lapses and their consequences.
• Highlights the need for improved screening methods, indicating potential shifts in clinical protocols and guidelines.