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FH Diagnosis, Management and Family Screening

WEBThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has designated FH as a Tier 1 Genomic Application, indicating that FH poses a significant public health burden but …

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Understanding Family Heart Disease

WEBThe Family Heart Foundation strives to save generations of families from heart disease through timely identification and improved care of FH and Lp (a). Through research, …

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FIND FH® the Family Heart Foundation

WEBThe Family Heart Foundation has created a machine-learning FIND FH® algorithm that analyzes medical and insurance records to identify probable FH patients with profiles …

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Do You Know The Early Signs Of Heart Disease

WEBAngina is the most common early warning of cardiovascular disease and can manifest itself in a variety of ways, including a feeling of heaviness in the chest, pain, a …

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Overview of genetic testing for FH

WEBAt present, most people with heterozygous FH have variants in one of three genes: LDLR gene, APOB gene, and PCSK9 gene. Sometimes, people with FH can have negative …

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Understanding Lp(a) Levels

WEBA 2019 American Heart Association (AHA) report found that 48% of Americans over the age of 20 already have cardiovascular disease CV disease was defined as coronary artery …

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Diet and Familial Hypercholesterolemia

WEBCurrent diet recommendations for FH are: to replace the saturated fat with polyunsaturated fats, protein or carbohydrates. Many foods with saturated fat also have …

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A Global Call to Action on Familial Hypercholesterolemia

WEBthe Family Heart Foundation initiated a Global Call to Action on Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) in 2018 to create a global movement to address FH as a …

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Lipid Specialist for Familial Cholesterol the Family Heart Foundation

WEBFor more information about diagnosing and treating familial hypercholesterolemia, browse through our website, call us today at (626) 465-1234, or …

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Black American Risks for Heart Disease and Stroke

WEBHeart disease kills more Americans than any other condition. For Black Americans the risk of heart disease is even higher. Data from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention …

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Lipoprotein (a): Five things you should know

WEBLp (a) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease.The level of Lp (a) found in a person’s blood is entirely genetically predetermined. This means that …

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Getting a Genetic Test for FH

WEBSpecimens commonly used for FH genetic testing include: blood (from a blood draw, often one or two tubes), cheek swab (also called a buccal swab), saliva sample, oral rinse …

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Our Promise and Impact

WEBThe mission of the Family Heart Foundation is to save generations of families from heart disease through timely identification and improved care of familial hypercholesterolemia …

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Becoming the Family Heart Foundation

WEBThe Family Heart Foundation is committed to continuing our pioneering work in the application of real-world data, patient-driven advocacy, and multi-stakeholder …

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Lipoprotein Apheresis

WEBLipoprotein apheresis is a nonsurgical therapy that removes high LDL cholesterol and Lp (a) from the blood. Lipoprotein apheresis is a two- to three-hour procedure where a person …

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Find a Specialist

WEBIf you’re having trouble finding a specialist in your area, contact the Family Heart Foundation at [email protected] or call 1-844-434-6334. We’ll be happy …

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Care Navigation Center

WEBConnect with other people living with FH or high Lp (a) Share information with family members. Connect with a Care Navigator. Email Us: [email protected]. …

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