Familial hypercholesterolemia<\/b>\u00a0(FH<\/b>) is a diagnosis that refers to individuals with very significantly elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (LDL-C) or “bad cholesterol” and an increased risk of early onset of coronary artery disease if not sufficiently treated.<\/h4>\n

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What is Familial hypercholesterolemia?<\/b><\/h4>\n

FH is a genetic condition that causes high cholesterol. Left untreated, heart attacks happen in<\/p>\n

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• 30% of Women by age 60<\/li>\n
• 50% of Men by age 50<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Finding and treating\u00a0 FH early REDUCES coronary heart disease risk by about\u00a080%<\/b><\/p>\n

  How do you know if you have Familial hypercholesterolemia<\/b>?<\/h4>\n

  Signs of FH include:<\/p>\n

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  • LDL-cholesterol levels over 190 mg\/dL<\/li>\n
  • Family health history of early heart attacks or heart disease<\/li>\n
  • Swollen or painful Achilles tendons<\/li>\n
  • Bumps around the knuckles, elbows, or knees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Talk to your doctor if you think you could have FH<\/p>\n

    Find out if your family members have Familial hypercholesterolemia?<\/b><\/h4>\n

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    • If you have FH, your parents and siblings each have a\u00a050%<\/strong>\u00a0chance of\u00a0 having FH<\/li>\n
    • Your blood relatives should be checked for FH by looking at their cholesterol levels or genetic testing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Is there a Familial hypercholesterolemia test or screening?<\/b><\/h4>\n

      You can work with your healthcare provide to determine if a\u00a0familial hypercholesterolemia Genetic Test<\/a> is right for you.<\/b><\/p>\n

      Data from Cascade Screening for Familial Hypercholesterolemia and the Use of Genetic Testing<\/em>
      \nKnowles, Rader, and Khoury JAMA 2017<\/em><\/p>\n

      How does a genetic heart test work?<\/h2>\n

      Once your provider determines this test is right for you, they can do an in-office or they can order via mail-n sample to meet the needs of the patient. It is a simple process.<\/p>\n

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