The Mona Lisa, painted by the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci, is one of the most recognizable paintings in the world. But many people would be surprised to learn that this painting offers the first evidence of a disease called familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). Close examination of her hands reveals the presence of xanthomas, a condition where fat builds up under the skin. FH is a genetic disorder that increases a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease, due to increased levels of bad cholesterol in the blood.

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