For all of us, controlling cholesterol is a key to keeping our blood vessels open and helping our hearts, brains and legs continue to work as they should. For people with familial hypercholesterolemia, early diagnosis and extra effort are critical for this gene-based problem rising from a defect in chromosome 19.
The National Lipid Association (NLA) has recognized this crucial problem and will be taking steps to increase awareness of diagnosis and treatment! Find out more at www.learnyourlipids.com .
Don't let you or a family member be that undiagnosed person in the crowd.