Katherine Wilemon, Founder, President and CEO of the Family Heart Foundation, was diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia only after she had a heart attack at the age of 38. Unfortunately, this is a common scenario for people with FH. Katherine shared her long journey to diagnosis with EverydayHealth.com and explained why a patient advocacy organization such as the Family Heart Foundation is crucial to bringing about change for people who do not receive proper diagnosis or care for FH. Read more about the work of the Family Heart Foundation : www.everydayhealth.com/news/fighting-genetic-high-cholesterol-katherine-wilemons-story/