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HEART UK Offers Guidance On The Safe Use Of Lipid Lowering Therapy During COVID-19 Pandemic
In the absence of evidence from a high-quality clinical trial, a consensus statement by HEART UK provides a guide for managing hyperlipidaemia during the pandemic, based on available evidence and experts’ opinion.
Congratulations to all our V40 Runners!
Enjoy a handful of tasty California Walnuts over National Cholesterol Month
It is important to take steps to lower high cholesterol where possible, especially when it comes to diet. So, for National Cholesterol Month, California Walnuts are sharing the heart health benefits of this unique nut and how a handful a day could benefit your health.
HEART UK to be part of the first ever virtual Virgin Money London marathon!
FH is a global health problem- FH Awareness Day 24th September
"FH is a global health problem but sadly there is a severe lack of awareness, identification and optimal treatment across the world and the UK is no different."
Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH for short) is an inherited condition which can lead to extremely high cholesterol levels. It is passed down through families in the genes. Without treatment, FH can lead to heart disease at a very young age. But once it's been diagnosed, it can be treated with medication and a healthy lifestyle.
October is National Cholesterol Month
Let's Talk About Cholesterol this October to mark National Cholesterol Month.
Using the powers of social media HEART UK is running an ambitious awareness campaign to make one million people more aware of cholesterol and how to it can be best managed.