Tangier disease

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A rare human genetic disorder caused by a lack of ABC A1, resulting in virtually undetectable HDL and accumulation of cholesterol in macrophages throughout the body, leading to enlarged tonsils, spleen, and neurological issues.

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240 ‒ The confusion around HDL and its link to cardiovascular disease | Dan Rader, M.D.

240 ‒ The confusion around HDL and its link to cardiovascular disease | Dan Rader, M.D.

Peter Attia MD

A rare human genetic disorder caused by a lack of ABC A1, resulting in virtually undetectable HDL and accumulation of cholesterol in macrophages throughout the body, leading to enlarged tonsils, spleen, and neurological issues.