Jen Farnell

[Family Heart Foundation @FamilyHeartFdn]

A7: FH runs in families—so screening kids is key. @AmerAcadPeds recommends cholesterol testing by age 2 (with family history) & 9–11 for all kids. Our Family Heart LEAD Pediatric Cholesterol Screening Initiative is working to find families with FH sooner. #KnowFA7: FH runs in families—so screening kids is key. @AmerAcadPeds recommends cholesterol testing by age 2 (with family history) & 9–11 for all kids. Our Family Heart LEAD Pediatric Cholesterol Screening Initiative is working to find families with FH sooner. #KnowFH

[Family Heart Foundation @FamilyHeartFdn]

A5: Yes. If you live with FH, check your lipoprotein(a). Having both can raise heart risk, and knowing your numbers helps protect you and your family. Interested in screening your Lp(a) for free? Visit https://t.co/AG0QFQS0i3 #KnowFH

[Jen Farnell @JenLFarnell]

@FamilyHeartFdn @iheartveggies I felt the same and learned through @FamilyHeartFdn that it is more common than we think!! #KnowFH

[Family Heart Foundation @FamilyHeartFdn]

Family Heart Ambassador & Board Member, @CMulliganWalsh, is launching her memoir, the Full Catastrophe. In celebration of her book launch she is hosting a Family Heart Fundraiser on tomorrow 2/20. #KnowFH #HeartMonth

[Hilly Paige Jr @hillypaige2]

#KnowLpa
#LpaAwarenessDay2025
🙏🙏 to @TeamPillen and @NebraskaSOS for issuing this proclamation in the great state of Nebraska!
And special thanks to @FamilyHeartFdn Ambassador Sarah Dickson for making it happen!!
Get screened today - https://t.co/d3jyNISdBg
@JenLFarnell

[Casey Mulligan Walsh @CMulliganWalsh]

Couldn't be happier to see this story from Time Health getting essential information out to the public about #familialhypercholesterolemia. Don't miss this!

@TheFHFoundation

What to Do If Your High Cholesterol Is Genetic https://t.co/V3toj48s9t

[Hilly Paige Jr @hillypaige2]

#ASPC2024
Fun way to open Day 2 at @ASPCardio - a debate on LDL vs inflammation with @dan_soffer and @MWilkinsonMD!
➡️ Maximize LDL lowering to <55 mg/dl in ASCVD
➡️ Add colchicine in appropriate, well-controlled patients
➡️ Combat cholesterol myths!

[Family Heart Foundation @FamilyHeartFdn]

A7: In one study people whose Lp(a) is in the 99th percentile were 3.4 times more likely to have a heart attack than people whose Lp(a) was less than or equal to the 20th percentile. #KnowLpa

[Family Heart Foundation @FamilyHeartFdn]

A7: There are clinical trials underway for elevated Lipoprotein(a). Learn more here: https://t.co/fuVCS0JY2G

#KnowLpa

[Family Heart Foundation @FamilyHeartFdn]

Q7: What are you learning about Lp(a)? What’s on the horizon? #KnowLpa

[Family Heart Foundation @FamilyHeartFdn]

A6: Clinical trials for medications to lower Lp(a) are ongoing.

Visit https://t.co/WQa2PWI1Lt to learn more. #KnowLpa

[Family Heart Foundation @FamilyHeartFdn]

A6: There are no treatments available for many with high Lp(a) today, except for lipoprotein apheresis, a procedure approved for those with FH with or w/out CVD, including those with high Lp(a). #KnowLpa

Learn more:
https://t.co/UXbk3AXAIY

https://t.co/bT6Hl9nj4s

[Family Heart Foundation @FamilyHeartFdn]

A6: While it may be tough, if you have high Lp(a), smoking or vaping can increase your risk of #HeartDisease and #Stroke, so you should do your best to quit. #KnowLpa

[Family Heart Foundation @FamilyHeartFdn]

A6: “Make sure you go to a clinician who understands all of the complex ramifications of Lp(a) and is trained to deal with it.” - @DrLipid #KnowLpa

[Family Heart Foundation @FamilyHeartFdn]

A6: New research in the @JAHA_AHA suggests that low dose aspirin even 3x a week may reduce events (cardiac death and heart attack) by up to 46% in people with high Lp(a) and no previous events. Speak to your health care provider to see if aspirin is right for you. #KnowLpa

[Family Heart Foundation @FamilyHeartFdn]

A6: Having a high Lp(a) is a genetic condition and treatment options are limited today, but there are things you can do… #KnowLpa

[Family Heart Foundation @FamilyHeartFdn]

Q6: What can a person with high lipoprotein(a) do to reduce their risk for ASCVD? #KnowLpa

[Family Heart Foundation @FamilyHeartFdn]

A5: Elevated Lipoprotein(a) runs in the family. If you have high Lp(a) all first-degree relatives may have a higher risk of having high Lp(a) too. It’s important for all family members to be tested. #KnowLpa

[Family Heart Foundation @FamilyHeartFdn]

A5: It’s important to know that Lp(a) levels are inherited – they’re unrelated to diet, exercise, obesity, and lifestyle #KnowLpa

[Family Heart Foundation @FamilyHeartFdn]

Q5: What is the cause of elevated Lp(a)? Does it run in families? #KnowLpa