Early identification is 🔑 for FH. Use #CardioSmart’s FH infographic to explain types of FH & support patient conversations. To celebrate #FHAwarenessDay, CardioSmart is offering free handouts & posters for a limited ⏰.
Learn more & order now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gKKlRk #KnowFH #CardioSky #MedSky
Today is FH Awareness Day, #KnowFH. Anyone working with or experiencing familial heart diseases and genetically high cholesterol disorders benefit from the work of the @familyheartfdn.bsky.social
Standing room only. Amazing debate on screening: CAC and separately Lpa, are we here for Universal screening?
don’t stop believing 🔥❤️❤️🔥
#CAC #knowlpa #knowfh #coronarydisease @accintouch.bsky.social @drbenzigerheart.bsky.social #physicianassociate #pasgobeyond #patientshealthfirst #pasdothat
@drbenzigerheart.bsky.social
#ACC25
looking to learn more about Lp(a) and coronary calcium screening? Please come and listen to the experts debate whether or not we should implement these tools on a regular basis.
@accintouch.bsky.social
#knowlpa #knowfh #CAC
#ACC25
Lets talk about FH and Lp(a) my friends 🤗
@accintouch.bsky.social @aspcardio.bsky.social @familyheartfdn.bsky.social #KnowFH #KnowLpa
First post! Our mission is to save generations of families from heart disease through timely identification and improved care of familial hypercholesterolemia and elevated lipoprotein(a). Learn about our work and connect with us: www.FamilyHeart.org #KnowLpa #KnowFH
We are living in such an exciting, hopeful time when it comes to research around understanding and treating familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) & elevated Lp(a). If you have a family history of heart disease or stroke, check out @FamilyHeartFdn #knowFH #FamilyHeartSummit24
For some folks, combatting high cholesterol takes more—WAY more—than a diet change. Familial hypercholesterolemia is genetic and can cause heart attacks at incredibly young ages. Learn more about your risk (and how you can lower it) via support from @FamilyHeartFdn #knowFH
A10: A majority of #KnowFH is undiagnosed/ undertreated. Here’s what you can do:
1. Screen yourself & family members that may be at risk
2. Early & Aggressive treatment
3. Optimize ALL CV risk factors and optimize CH health per @American_Heart Life's Essential 8 metrics
A9: Options for lipid-lowering are ever-A9 expanding as summarized in the figure taken from (Lloyd-Jones, JACC, 2022). #KnowFH
A8: The @AmerAcadPeds recommends cholesterol screening between the ages of 9-11 years. Children with a family history of heart disease or #KnowFH should be screened at 2 years. Everyone should have a repeat cholesterol test between the ages of 17-21 years.
A7: Know your numbers! Get your cholesterol (lipid panel) checked and have your family members screened. 80% of ♥️ disease is preventable. Talk to a lipid specialist or preventive cardiologist to learn how you can lower your risk of ♥️ disease. #KnowFH
@nationallipid @ASPCardio
A6: Absolutely! Early detection & treatment is key to lowering ♥️ disease risk. In this study from @NEJM there is a difference in CV events & CV death among pts with #KnowFH who received statin therapy during childhood vs. affected parents among who started statins later in life.
A5: The diagnosis of HeFH and HoFH is clinical. Risk calculators i.e. Dutch Lipid Clinic Criteria, Simon Broome etc. can help make the dx. While FH is genetically inherited, genetic testing is not required, but can aid in the diagnosis and provide prognostic information. #KnowFH
A4: two notable physical exam findings are the presence of a corneal arcus and Achilles Tendon thickening. Examples below are taken from my presentation at @ACC 2021 #KnowFH @TheFHFoundation
A3: Per the @ACCinTouch document on Nonstatin therapy:
⭐️People without ♥️ disease: LDL-C <100 mg/dL
⭐️People with♥️ disease (i.e. ♥️ attack or stroke): LDL-C <70 mg/dL
⭐️People at very high risk for ♥️ disease or those with #KnowFH: LDL-C <55 mg/dL
@CBallantyneMD @dmljmd
A2: It is well established that high LDL-C is causal for ♥️ disease and that lowering LDL-C can reduce the risk of ♥️ disease. Plasma LDL-C concentration is strongly associated with a dose-dependent increase in the risk of incident cardiac events (i.e. ♥️ attacks). #KnowFH
A1: Cholesterol comes from your liver and from your diet. The liver is the principal site in your body that makes cholesterol. Dietary cholesterol comes primarily from the consumption of animal products i.e. red meat, high fat dairy, egg yolks. #KnowFH
Check out our poster from @bswhealth @HeartPlano on Sex-Related Differences in Premature #CVD in Individuals with #KnowFH at #AHA21!
In collaboration with @wustlcardfellow @BCMHeart @UTSWNews @GeisingerHealth @BrownUniversity.
#HerHeartMatters #CVPrev #CardioTwitter
Check out our poster from @bswhealth @HeartPlano on Sex-Related Differences in Premature #CVD in Individuals with #KnowFH at #AHA21!
In collaboration with @wustlcardfellow @BCMHeart @UTSWNews @GeisingerHealth @BrownUniversity.
#HerHeartMatters #CVPrev #CardioTwitter
Our study was published today in the @JAHA_AHA spotlight on #RacialDisparities
A multicenter collaboration between @bswhealth @WUDeptMedicine @BCMHeart @GeisingerHealth @UTSWNews & Lifespan highlighting #disparities in Black patients with #KnowFH
ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JA…
Our study was published today in the @JAHA_AHA spotlight on #RacialDisparities
A multicenter collaboration between @bswhealth @WUDeptMedicine @BCMHeart @GeisingerHealth @UTSWNews & Lifespan highlighting #disparities in Black patients with #KnowFH
ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JA…
Honored to receive this grant from the @bswhealth Cardiovascular Research Institute to continue my academic work in #knowFH. Thank you to all of my mentors and collaborators for supporting me!
@HeartPlano @bswhealth_DFW
Honored to receive this grant from the @bswhealth Cardiovascular Research Institute to continue my academic work in #knowFH. Thank you to all of my mentors and collaborators for supporting me!
@HeartPlano @bswhealth_DFW
Primary prevention focused on hypertension and smoking cessation is key to reduce the burden of ASVD in black patients with familial hypercholesterolemia.
Stellar @WUDeptMedicine IM resident, Dr. Nathan Bekele presents at the #NLASessions! #DrAnneGoldberg #KnowFH
Primary prevention focused on hypertension and smoking cessation is key to reduce the burden of ASVD in black patients with familial hypercholesterolemia.
Stellar @WUDeptMedicine IM resident, Dr. Nathan Bekele presents at the #NLASessions! #DrAnneGoldberg #KnowFH
Racial disparities lead to the disproportionately high burden of ASCVD in Black patients with #FamilialHypercholesterolemia. #knowFH
We can advocate for our Black patients via 1° prevention- HTN management & smoking cessation. #CVprev #healthequity #AHA20 @AHAMeetings
