What is FH?
FH is a common (1:250) genetic form of high LDL cholesterol that leads to premature heart attack, stroke, and death if left unmanaged.
How is FH Treated?
Treatment with lipid-lowering medications reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke by up to 80% for diagnosed individuals and saves lives.
Why Local Efforts in FH Screening?
Relevant to the Dartmouth Health (DH) community due to the high prevalence of FH in those with French Canadian ancestry.
More information
Precision screening for familial hypercholesterolaemia: a machine learning study applied to electronic health encounter data. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S2589-7500(19)30150-5