I Didn’t Look Like a Heart Attack—But I Was: Lulu’s Story
If you had looked at me just over two years ago and told me I was on the verge of a widowmaker heart attack and would need emergency triple bypass [...]
How a Phone Call—and a Pickleball Game—Helped Uncover My Hidden Heart Risk
Heart disease runs deep in my family. Both of my grandfathers and three of my uncles died from heart attacks. My father underwent two open-heart bypass surgeries before passing [...]
We can Figure out a Solution if We put our Hearts and Minds Together | Roger’s Story
Hi, I am Roger Z. , a 64-year-old with an Lp(a) level around 275 nm/l. I will share my story in 4 parts: Discovery, Frustration, Acceptance and Drive. [...]
We were told it just ran in our family: Misty’s Story
My story started at 11 when my dad had his first heart attack. He was jogging and I was riding my bike beside him. He was a seemingly healthy [...]
I’m Rare, But I’m Not Alone: Sydney’s HoFH Story
When I think about how I discovered I had Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), I can't help but be grateful. I was diagnosed with HoFH by accident—and thank God I was. [...]
A Heartbreaking Loss, A Life-Saving Discovery: The Legacy of My Son
Losing a child is a pain that no parent should ever have to endure. But when that loss comes unexpectedly—out of nowhere, with no warning signs—it’s even more jarring. I [...]
Your Family Might be Like Mine: Caity’s FH Story
When I was 2 years old, I was diagnosed with Familial Hypercholesterolemia. What an early start! From then on, I was already way different from theother kids. I couldn't have [...]
My Dancing Heart: Susan’s Story
My assistant looked up as I walked past her desk. “Are you having trouble breathing?” she asked. “Shouldn’t you call your doctor?” “I tried - they’re gone for the day.” [...]
