Learn how you may save yourself from a heart attack or stroke.
Learn how you may save yourself from a heart attack or stroke.
Saving Generations of Families from Stroke & Heart Attack
The mission of the Family Heart Foundation is to save generations of families from heart disease through timely identification and improved care of familial hypercholesterolemia and elevated lipoprotein(a).
The Family Heart Foundation is pioneering research, advocacy, and education to help prevent heart attacks and strokes caused by elevated lipoprotein(a), Lp(a), and familial hypercholesterolemia, FH, two inherited disorders that have an impact across generations. We play a critical role in driving change and empowering families to navigate their own health.
FH and Elevated Lp(a) are hereditary conditions that increase someone’s risk for heart attacks and stroke by 5-20 times.
1 in 250
adults and children have familial hypercholesterolemia (FH)#KnowFH
Inherited high cholesterol, called familial hypercholesterolemia, is a genetic condition that causes high LDL cholesterol since birth. FH can increase your risk of heart attacks if left untreated.
1 in 5
have elevated Lipoprotein(a), also known as Lp(a)#KnowLpa
Without detection, most have no idea that high inherited cholesterol levels could cause a deadly heart attack or stroke; something that can silently build inside them. Less than 1.1% are ever screened for Lp(a).
Professional Resources
Webinars
Most Recent Webinar: Realities of living with high Lp(a)
This webinar explores the impact of high lipoprotein(a) levels on health and daily life.
Watch the Webinar
Journals & Publications
NEW publication in European Heart JournalLipoprotein(a) and recurrent atherosclerotic cardiovascular events: the US Family Heart Database
Read “Lipoprotein(a) and recurrent atherosclerotic cardiovascular events: the US Family Heart Database” in the European Heart JournalRead the EHJ Publication
Video & Podcast
Stream expert discussions on key genetic dyslipidemia dataReachMD Video Series
Dr. Keith Ferdinand joins the ReachMD video podcast to delve into Family Heart Database analysis of ASCVD management trends.Watch ReachMD Episode
Community & Connection
Welcome to the Family Heart Community!
Thank you for being here. We hope you will join us on a mission to save generations of families from heart attack and stroke. You can join online and local groups to raise awareness, find support, listen and share stories, learn about resources and latest data, and more.
Get started by joining our conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can also learn about our latest news and events via our e-newsletter.
Let’s create a world where everyone knows FH and Lp(a)
Without detection, most have no idea that bad cholesterol could cause a deadly heart attack or stroke is silently building inside them. If your family has a history of early heart disease or want to know more, find a specialist near you. Those who are diagnosed with either FH or high Lp(a) need help and hope, but far too many have no idea of these genetic risks.
