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The Relationship Between Cholesterol and Heart Disease

WEBSmoking Habits: Smoking is a widely recognized risk factor for heart disease.; Age and Gender: For both women and men, cholesterol levels tend to rise with …

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Family Heart Disease FAQs / Glossary

WEBA 2019 American Heart Association (AHA) report found that 48% of Americans over the age of 20 already have cardiovascular disease CV disease was defined as coronary artery …

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Lipoprotein Apheresis

WEBLipoprotein apheresis is a nonsurgical therapy that removes high LDL cholesterol and Lp (a) from the blood. Lipoprotein apheresis is a two- to three-hour procedure where a person …

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Lipid Specialist for Familial Cholesterol the Family Heart Foundation

WEBFor more information about diagnosing and treating familial hypercholesterolemia, browse through our website, call us today at (626) 465-1234, or …

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FH Diagnosis, Management and Family Screening

WEBThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has designated FH as a Tier 1 Genomic Application, indicating that FH poses a significant public health burden but …

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Nutrition & Diet Tips for Managing Cholesterol

WEBIncrease high fiber foods- aim for 20-30 grams fiber/day. Incorporate beans, lentils and legumes in your meals more often, reduce animal protein in main meals and replace …

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Signs and Symptoms of Familial Hypercholesterolemia

WEBPotential signs of FH are having LDL cholesterol above 190 mg/dL in adults and above 160 mg/dL in children, as well as a family history of high cholesterol and …

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Lipoprotein (a): Five things you should know

WEBLp (a) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease.The level of Lp (a) found in a person’s blood is entirely genetically predetermined. This means that …

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Find a Specialist

WEBIf you’re having trouble finding a specialist in your area, contact the Family Heart Foundation at [email protected] or call 1-844-434-6334. We’ll be happy …

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LDL & Lp(a) Screening for Heart Health

WEBLipid and Lipoprotein (a) testing service is designed with your heart's health in mind. By understanding your lipid profile, you can take proactive steps towards maintaining or …

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Understanding Lp(a) Levels

WEBA 2019 American Heart Association (AHA) report found that 48% of Americans over the age of 20 already have cardiovascular disease CV disease was defined as coronary artery …

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Your Liver and Cholesterol the Family Heart Foundation

WEBThe liver synthesizes cholesterol for export to other cells, but it’s also instrumental in removing cholesterol from the body. It does this by converting the cholesterol to bile salts and transferring the compounds into the bile, where they are ultimately expelled from the body. In addition, your liver synthesizes most of the …

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What Should Your Cholesterol Be If You Have FH

WEBLDL Cholesterol Level. Less than 100 mg/dL — Optimal. 100-129 mg/dL — Near optimal/above optimal. 130-159 mg/dL — Borderline high. 160-189 mg/dL — High. …

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23andMe Genetic Health Risk Report on FH Family Heart

WEBToday, 23andMe announced a new Genetic Health Risk Report for Familial Hypercholesterolemia. Now, individuals who are 23andMe Health+ Ancestry service …

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Care Navigation Center

WEBConnect with other people living with FH or high Lp (a) Share information with family members. Connect with a Care Navigator. Email Us: [email protected]. …

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FIND FH® Machine Learning Model Identifies Individuals with …

WEBOn October 21, 2019 the Family Heart Foundation announced that a machine learning algorithm effectively identified individuals with probable familial …

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Family Heart Foundation Webinars

WEBJune 29, 2023. A study from the Family Heart Foundation is the largest look at how individuals with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) are being treated in …

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Familial Hypercholesterolemia

WEBFH is suspected: in children with a low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) level > 160 mg/dL. in an adult with an LDL-C > 190 mg/dL. and with a family history of similar elevations of their LDL cholesterol and/or early heart disease. We can also diagnose FH with a genetic test, called a “genetic diagnosis.”.

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