The US is Frequently Missing the HoFH Diagnosis

HoFH in the U.S.

Lipoprotein(a) Awareness Day Recap

2023 Lipoprotein(a) Awareness Day Tweet-a-thon

A Roundup of the Best Tweets from the 2nd Annual Lp(a) Awareness Day Tweet-a-Thon

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On March 24, the Family Heart Foundation held their second annual Lp(a) Awareness Day Tweet-a-Thon. It’s an incredibly impactful way to spread awareness and educate others on high lipoprotein(a), also known as Lp(a). This year we reached over 12 million people with our hashtag #KnowLpa!
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Some High-Risk American Have Higher Rate of Cardiovascular Events

High-Risk American Not Reaching LDL-C Target Have Higher Rate of Cardiovascular Events

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Family Heart Foundation Research Finds High-Risk Americans Who Do Not Maintain Guideline Recommended LDL-C Targets Have 44% Higher Rate of Cardiovascular Events

Findings Based on Real-World Analysis to be Presented at AMCP 2023

SAN ANTONIO, March 21, 2023 – A real-world, retrospective analysis … Read More →


Managing LDL Cholesterol

ACC 2023 Highlights

6 Major Highlights from the 2023 American College of Cardiology Meeting

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March 4th saw the kickoff of the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Meeting in New Orleans. For three days, leading clinicians and organizations presented thought-provoking research in the world of cardiology. The Family Heart Foundation presented our research in a scientific poster during … Read More →


The Poor State of LDL Cholesterol Management in the US

2023 ACC Poster Data

Family Heart Foundation Real-World Analysis Reveals Majority of Americans at High Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack Remain Under-Treated

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Findings to be Presented at ACC Scientific Sessions Highlight Life-Threatening Gaps in Treatment
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 28, 2023 – According to a new study from the Family Heart Foundation, a leading research and advocacy organization, 72.2% of high-risk hypercholesterolemia patients never achieve the … 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 →