🚨 Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH): Don’t Miss It

What if your “high cholesterol” isn’t just about your diet?

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an inherited condition that can cause very high LDL (“bad”) cholesterol from a young age, increasing the risk of heart attack and other heart problems much earlier than expected.

🔎 When should you suspect FH?
• LDL cholesterol ≥190 mg/dL
• A heart attack or heart disease at a young age
• Close relatives with very high cholesterol or early heart disease
• Cholesterol deposits in the tendons or around the eyes

🧬 FH can run in families. If one person has FH, other family members may have it too, often without knowing.
The most severe form, homozygous FH (HoFH), can cause serious heart and blood vessel disease in childhood if untreated.

🩺 The good news: FH can be recognized and treated. Checking cholesterol, asking about your family history, and getting appropriate treatment can make a major difference.

💡 Key message:
FH is more than “just high cholesterol.” Finding it early can help prevent heart attacks and save lives.

Know your cholesterol.
Know your family history.
And don’t ignore very high LDL (≥190 mg/dL).

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