Four years ago, when I was out on my daily four-mile walk, I had a very strange sensation, come over my chest and neck. It only lasted a few minutes, so I continued on my walk. It was alarming, but not enough to make me stop or pay too much attention.
But later that day, when I was packing … Read More →
You’re invited to join the FH Foundation for our annual FH Community Forum “Inherited High Cholesterol: Journeys to FH Diagnosis and Care.” This year’s event will be held virtually on Saturday, December 12 at 12:00 pm ET.
The FH Community Forum is open to individuals with familial hypercholesterolemia … Read More →
Awareness of the impact of high lipoprotein(a) as an important genetic risk factor for heart disease is growing. Today, lipoprotein(a) treatments are limited, but there is exciting progress being made with new Lp(a) treatments in clinical studies.
Over the last few months, I have had an increasing … Read More →
If you have Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) or if you have atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), or both, please take some time to fill out this questionnaire about living with High Cholesterol for the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER).
Sharing your experience can make a … Read More →
We are excited to announce new data from the FH Foundation’s CASCADE FH® Registry was published in the The Journal of Pediatrics. This research helps us understand the progress that has been made in the treatment and care of children with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) in specialty … Read More →
Here are answers to some of the most common questions related to testing for Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a).
Should I get my Lipoprotein(a) levels tested?
You should have your Lp(a) levels tested if you fall under any of the following categories:
You have familial hypercholesterolemia (FH)
You … Read More →
Let’s face it 2020 is certainly going to be a year to remember for all of us. For one, many of us will be celebrating the holidays differently and hopefully on a smaller scale. For me, I’ll be cooking an entire Thanksgiving Dinner for my family of four instead of attending the usual … Read More →
Lipoprotein (a), sometimes called “Lp little a,” is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The level of Lp(a) found in your blood is entirely determined by genes passed to you by your parents.
Your Lp(a) level can’t be modified through diet or exercise. It remains stable throughout … Read More →
The FH Foundation is pleased to report that the first-ever FH Advocacy Group in Iraq was launched on May 22, 2020. Ms. Fatima Lahmood, a strong FH warrior living with Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) and a pharmacy student, has taken on the leadership role as patient representative, working with … Read More →
Increasing screening for familial hypercholesterolemia is critical for finding the 85% of individuals who are not diagnosed today. The FH Foundation leads critical research to uncover some of the barriers for cascade screening, also known as family screening, and genetic testing in the United States.
Recently, … Read More →
