Familial hypercholesterolemia (abbreviated FH) is a genetic disorder characterized by high cholesterol levels, specifically very high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL, “bad cholesterol”), in the blood and heart attacks and stroke at a younger than usual age.
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Video – Inspiring PSA About FH
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PDF – Slide Presentation of FH Recommendations
Slide Presentation of FH Recommendations
PDF – FH Patient Handout and Fact Sheet
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