Allison Jamison
@AllisonJamison2
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Joined November 2011
RT @FamilyHeartFdn: A4: The @AmerAcadPeds recommends #cholesterol testing at age 2 with a family history of FH or #HeartDisease and 9-11 fo….
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RT @KAWilemon: A3: Lowering LDL-C has a big impact on reducing cardiovascular disease risk over the life course. For every 40 mg/dL reducti….
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RT @KAWilemon: A4: The @FamilyHeartFdn is thrilled to be launching a program this week that will provide free, at-home cholesterol screenin….
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RT @FamilyHeartFdn: Today is #FHAwarenessDay! Prevent early 💗 #HeartDisease by raising awareness of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). Tog….
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RT @KAWilemon: A4: We need to engage primary care. Provide accessible screening. Access to Care Navigation, or a person that can help guide….
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RT @KAWilemon: A2: Really, every single day should be FH Awareness Day! FH is one of the most common genetic disorders and most people have….
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RT @TheFHFoundation: What an amazing long weekend with our Family Heart Ambassadors on Amelia Island! 🏝️ .We are grateful to those who step….
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RT @KAWilemon: A5: Elevated Lp(a) could be the hidden cause of premature cardiovascular disease. A simple blood test is all that is require….
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RT @KAWilemon: I was 39 when I had a heart attack, and it took me over a decade to get the information I needed to understand that high lip….
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RT @KAWilemon: A6: Lp(a) levels are inherited and not driven by diet. It is not curable, but there are things you can do, such as, manage a….
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RT @KAWilemon: There are 2 ways Lp(a) can be measured. Be sure to check whether your test results are in nmol/L or mg/dL. Results over 50 m….
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RT @KAWilemon: I am Katherine Wilemon and I am an individual living with high Lp(a), FH, and #HeartDisease. I am also the founder and CEO o….
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Donate today to help raise awareness #KnowFH Thank you!.
This #FHAwarenessDay we are asking you to consider giving $30 in honor of the 30% of FH diagnosed. To continue our work, we must raise funds from the community we serve. The more donors who give and the more dollars we raise, the more we can do. #KnowFH.
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Raising awareness is key!! Fortunate to know so many of the beautiful faces pictured below #KnowFH.
A10: Raising awareness is key! Our amazing community works hard to educate and spread the word about FH so we can find the 70% of undiagnosed. We are on a mission to save more families and more hearts – join us! #KnowFH.
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Thank you, Katherine Wilemon, for leading the charge and creating the Family Heart Foundation to help the millions of people living with FH and elevated Lp(a)! #KnowFH.
A10: #FINDFH is our #PrecisionMedicine initiative to accelerate screening, diagnosis, and care for FH in partner health systems. #KnowFH @DHMCandClinics @EmoryMedicine @UTSWNews @PennMedicine @OhioHealth @NPJDigital .
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A10: A majority of #KnowFH is undiagnosed/ undertreated. Here’s what you can do:.1. Screen yourself & family members that may be at risk.2. Early & Aggressive treatment.3. Optimize ALL CV risk factors and optimize CH health per @American_Heart Life's Essential 8 metrics.
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There are so many more options available today than when my dad was growing up - the future of FH is changing! #KnowFH.
A9: Other treatments for FH include ezetimibe, bempedoic acid, bile acid sequestrants and lipoprotein apheresis. For HoFH, there's evinacumab and lomitapide. Our Care Navigators can explain your treatment options and connect you with a specialist. #KnowFH.
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