It is with deep sadness that we share that Dr. William Neal, former Chairman of the Board of the Family Heart Foundation and Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics at West Virginia University, passed away on January 1, 2021.
the Family Heart Foundation Team and Board of Directors are extremely grateful … Read More →
To our community,
At the close of this tumultuous year, there are many reasons to grieve. The coronavirus has taken hundreds of thousands of people before their time. Most of us have had to make peace with historic levels of uncertainty and less in-person human interaction. Some of us are enduring financial … Read More →
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 Family Heart 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 →
Enjoy this quick and easy-to-prepare cranberry chutney. Heart healthy eating tips and low cholesterol recipes from the Family Heart Foundation.
Roasted squash is a delicious side dish that is simple and easy-to-make. Check out our latest heart-healthy recipe!
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 →
Make this cholesterol-friendly harvest bread stuffing at Thanksgiving, or any time you need a heart healthy side dish.
We are excited to announce new data from the Family Heart 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 … Read More →
