My mother died of a heart attack when she was just 46 years old. It was the late 1960s, and I was a young kid – just 13 years old. At that time, we were only beginning to learn the connection between cholesterol and cardiovascular disease. Stents were still in development, and medical science was … Read More →
After you’ve lost your mom, Mother’s Day is complicated. Sadness and “what if’s” mix with gratitude and “I remember when’s.” My heart swells with love for the woman I was fortunate enough to call “Mom.” And even though I talk about her in the past tense, my swollen heart still … Read More →
Breaking Down the Latest Family Heart Foundation Research on HoFH in America
A new study from the Family Heart Foundation is the largest look at how individuals with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) are being treated in the United States today.
HoFH is the most severe form of … Read More →
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Published in JAHA, Study Shows Delayed Diagnosis of HoFH, a Rare Disease, Leads to Premature Cardiovascular Disease
PASADENA, Calif., May 2, 2023 – A new study from the Family Heart Foundation, a leading research and advocacy organization, showed the diagnosis and treatment … Read More →
For six years the Family Heart Foundation community has taken on the challenge of raising awareness and funds in our Race to Save More Hearts. The name has changed over those years, but the passion of the participants has always been awe-inspiring.
People with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), homozygous … Read More →
In 2022, the Family Heart Foundation launched the first Lipoprotein(a) Awareness Day on March 24th. This year we called on you to make the second annual Lp(a) Awareness Day a bigger success – and you did it! We were inspired to see that Lp(a) Awareness Day was recognized across the U.S. and all … Read More →
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!
ICYMI, here … Read More →
Jenny’s Lp(a) Story
I thought it was a panic attack. In fairness, I was only 41. A nonsmoker. A longtime vegetarian with good cholesterol numbers. As physically active as I could be while working a full-time job and wrangling a toddler.
But what happened in October 2019 wasn’t a panic attack. It … Read More →
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 →
Lipoprotein(a), also known as Lp(a), is an important genetic factor that can increase the risk of developing atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and cardiac events, like heart attacks and strokes. It’s no wonder that when a person finds out they have an elevated Lp(a) level, they become … Read More →
