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How Do PCSK9 Lipid Lowering Therapies Work for FH
Read More: How Do PCSK9 Lipid Lowering Therapies Work for FHExpanded PBS access to PCSK9 inhibitors may offer new options for people with FH. For people living with…
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Understanding the Lipid Panel
Read More: Understanding the Lipid PanelA lipid panel, or lipid profile, is a blood test that measures the amount of fat molecules called…
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Inherited Cholesterol and Heart Scans
Read More: Inherited Cholesterol and Heart ScansInherited conditions such as familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) or high lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] can increase the risk of coronary heart…
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Brian’s Story
Read More: Brian’s StoryLp(a) awareness saves lives. I first discovered I had high cholesterol at the age of 17. It came…
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Genetics 101 for FH
Read More: Genetics 101 for FHGenetic testing for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) starts by sequencing specific genes in the person first diagnosed (called the…
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Free Heart Health Snapshot Review
Read More: Free Heart Health Snapshot ReviewVisit our pop-up stalls in Perth and Sydney this FH Awareness Week for a free heart health snapshot,…
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A focus on homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (HoFH)
Read More: A focus on homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (HoFH)Homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (HoFH) is the most severe form of FH and usually presents in childhood. It is…
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Lipoprotein(a) – What’s all the noise about?
Read More: Lipoprotein(a) – What’s all the noise about?Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] – pronounced “lipo-protein little a”, or “LP little a” is the most common inherited risk factor…
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Novel Therapies: Research to fight high cholesterol with genetic patches
Read More: Novel Therapies: Research to fight high cholesterol with genetic patchesFamilial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic condition that causes high cholesterol levels. In about 90% of cases, this…
