Treatment for Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH): What You Should Know

Being diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. In this video, Caroline DeRichemond, nurse practitioner and clinical lipid specialist, explains what FH means for you and your family and how we can help you move forward with the right care.

🔹 Understand why FH causes high LDL cholesterol and premature heart disease in families.
🔹 Learn what steps to take after your diagnosis, from lifestyle changes to medical therapy.
🔹 Find out about safe and reliable resources for FH, including the Family Heart Foundation.
🔹 See how treatment can lower cardiovascular risk and protect your health long term.
🔹 Hear a real story of how an FH diagnosis helped save a family member’s life.

We’re here to help you lower your risk, get the right treatment and share important information with your loved ones.

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00:00 Introduction
00:17 What having FH means for you
00:53 Resources to learn more about FH
1:15 Next steps with having FH
2:17 FH treatments with medication
2:52 Patient story

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