Resources

We have a series of advice sheets on different aspects of managing and treating high cholesterol. They are produced by lipid specialists and are designed for all types of health professionals, to aid the treatment of patients.

Please use the links on the right hand side to take you to tools offered by HEART UK including the JBS risk assessor and cardiovascular disease risk prediction charts.

We also have a number of printed literature items which you may find useful for your patients. Please download a literature order form here

NEW- Inherited Heart Conditions - Familial Hypercholesterolaemia

This booklet provides an authoritive guide to those undergoing tests for or diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH).

Written by HEART UK and published with the help and support of the British Heart Foundation (BHF), it provides a step-by-step explanation of what FH is, how it is diagnosed, treatment and tips for everyday living.

This fantastic resource is part of a range of publications about inherited cardiac conditions which have been produced by the BHF, working in co-operation with other heart charities.

Healthcare professionals can order multiple copies through the British Heart Foundation by email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or by calling 0870 600 6566. The order code is M111F.
GP clinics and small lipid clinics can order up to 30 copies at a time, but larger lipid clinics can initially place orders up to 100 copies.