American Heart Association 2023

Highlights from the American Heart Association’s Annual Scientific Sessions

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The American Heart Association’s (AHA) 2023 Scientific Session was held in Philadelphia from November 11-13. This is one of the premier scientific meetings of the year with over 10,000 clinicians and researchers in attendance. Sessions focused on the latest research and insights to improve cardiovascular … Read More →


Family Heart Foundation Congressional Briefing

Shining a Light on LDL Cholesterol Management in America

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September is National Cholesterol Education Month, and that makes it the perfect time to shine a light on cholesterol management in America. Family Heart Foundation research shows that 70% of Americans at high-risk for cardiovascular disease never get their LDL (“bad”) cholesterol to recommended … Read More →


Public Comment for Screening for Lipid Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Family Heart Foundation Public Comment for Screening for Lipid Disorders in Children and Adolescents

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A Response to the US Preventive Service Task Force

On January 24, 2023, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released their draft recommendation based on evidence of the benefits and harms of screening for lipid disorders, including familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), in children and … Read More →


Highlights from AHA 2022

FDA Approves Inclisiran

A Global Call to Action for FH

News Alert - FDA Approves Evinacumab

ICER Virtual Public Meeting

ICER Report on Treatments for High Cholesterol – Family Heart Foundation to Comment at Public Meeting February 5

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The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) – an organization that produces reports that analyze the cost effectiveness of drugs and other medical services – has highlighted the improved cost-effectiveness of high cholesterol treatments inclisiran and bempedoic acid in patients who have … Read More →


FDA Listening Session on HoFH