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A common genetic disorder that causes early heart disease
Familial
Hypercholesterolemia
(FH)
Do you have:
•	 Family history of early heart disease and heart attacks?
•	 High LDL-cholesterol levels from an early age (above 190 mg/dL in adults and above 160 mg/dL 	
	 in children)?
What is Familial Hypercholesterolemia?
Some people may develop fatty deposits on the skin around the elbows and knees (xanthomas), and/or in
the tendons (tendon xanthomas). Other possible symptoms are yellowish areas around the eyes (xanthe-
lasmas) or a white arc near the colored part of the eye (corneal arcus).
Familial Hypercholesterolemia is a common genetic disorder which disrupts the body’s ability to clear choles-
terol from the blood. This results in abnormally high levels of LDL-cholesterol (“bad cholesterol”) from birth.
The excess cholesterol deposits in blood vessels, making them narrower (atherosclerosis).
Remember that not everyone with
Familial Hypercholesterolemia has
the same signs and symptoms.
How do I know if I have FH?
Familial Hypercholesterolemia is an inherited
disorder. There are two main types:
•	 Heterozygous FH (HeFH) = this is the most
	 common form of FH. If one parent passes on 		
	 the FH gene, each of their children has a 50% 		
	 chance of having FH.
•	 Homozygous FH (HoFH) = this is one of the 	
	 rarest, yet most severe forms of FH. If both
	 parents pass on the FH gene, each of their
	 children has a 25% chance of having HoFH.
FH Runs in Families
FH causes early heart attacks and strokes.
F + H = FH
FAMILY HISTORY OF EARLY CARDIAC EVENTS
+
HIGH CHOLESTEROL
EARLY DIAGNOSIS, EARLY TREATMENT
Although Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a common disease, many individuals with FH show no
visible symptoms and remain undiagnosed. FH is a life-threatening disorder if left untreated. Effective
therapies are available. Through early detection and regular treatment, individuals with FH can live longer,
healthier lives.
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for a healthier, longer life.
LEARN MORE
www.theFHfoundation.org
•	 FH is not a rare disease. 1 in 200-500 people worldwide have FH.
•	 Up to 1.2 Million people in the US have FH. 90% of them have not been properly diagnosed or treated.
•	 Individuals with FH have a 20 times higher risk of heart disease.
•	 FH is significantly more prevalent in certain populations such as: Ashkenazi Jews, French Canadians, 	
Lebanese, and South African Afrikaners.
FH FACTS
The FH Foundation
1515 Hope Street, Suite 204
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Office: 626-465-1234
Email: info@theFHfoundation.org
www.theFHfoundation.org
© 2014, The FH Foundation. All rights reserved.
The FH Foundation is a patient-centered nonprofit organization
dedicated to education, advocacy, and research of all forms of Familial
Hypercholesterolemia (FH). Our mission is to raise awareness and save
lives by increasing the rate of early diagnosis and encouraging proactive
treatment. If left untreated, FH leads to aggressive and early heart disease
in women, men and children of all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
THE FH FOUNDATION IS HERE FOR YOU

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Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) Educational Brochure

  • 1. A common genetic disorder that causes early heart disease Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)
  • 2. Do you have: • Family history of early heart disease and heart attacks? • High LDL-cholesterol levels from an early age (above 190 mg/dL in adults and above 160 mg/dL in children)? What is Familial Hypercholesterolemia? Some people may develop fatty deposits on the skin around the elbows and knees (xanthomas), and/or in the tendons (tendon xanthomas). Other possible symptoms are yellowish areas around the eyes (xanthe- lasmas) or a white arc near the colored part of the eye (corneal arcus). Familial Hypercholesterolemia is a common genetic disorder which disrupts the body’s ability to clear choles- terol from the blood. This results in abnormally high levels of LDL-cholesterol (“bad cholesterol”) from birth. The excess cholesterol deposits in blood vessels, making them narrower (atherosclerosis). Remember that not everyone with Familial Hypercholesterolemia has the same signs and symptoms. How do I know if I have FH? Familial Hypercholesterolemia is an inherited disorder. There are two main types: • Heterozygous FH (HeFH) = this is the most common form of FH. If one parent passes on the FH gene, each of their children has a 50% chance of having FH. • Homozygous FH (HoFH) = this is one of the rarest, yet most severe forms of FH. If both parents pass on the FH gene, each of their children has a 25% chance of having HoFH. FH Runs in Families FH causes early heart attacks and strokes. F + H = FH FAMILY HISTORY OF EARLY CARDIAC EVENTS + HIGH CHOLESTEROL
  • 3. EARLY DIAGNOSIS, EARLY TREATMENT Although Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a common disease, many individuals with FH show no visible symptoms and remain undiagnosed. FH is a life-threatening disorder if left untreated. Effective therapies are available. Through early detection and regular treatment, individuals with FH can live longer, healthier lives. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for a healthier, longer life. LEARN MORE www.theFHfoundation.org • FH is not a rare disease. 1 in 200-500 people worldwide have FH. • Up to 1.2 Million people in the US have FH. 90% of them have not been properly diagnosed or treated. • Individuals with FH have a 20 times higher risk of heart disease. • FH is significantly more prevalent in certain populations such as: Ashkenazi Jews, French Canadians, Lebanese, and South African Afrikaners. FH FACTS
  • 4. The FH Foundation 1515 Hope Street, Suite 204 South Pasadena, CA 91030 Office: 626-465-1234 Email: info@theFHfoundation.org www.theFHfoundation.org © 2014, The FH Foundation. All rights reserved. The FH Foundation is a patient-centered nonprofit organization dedicated to education, advocacy, and research of all forms of Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH). Our mission is to raise awareness and save lives by increasing the rate of early diagnosis and encouraging proactive treatment. If left untreated, FH leads to aggressive and early heart disease in women, men and children of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. THE FH FOUNDATION IS HERE FOR YOU