The @FHEF_eu works to improve detection, treatment & care for inherited lipid disorders across Europe.
From #HoFH to #HeFH, #FCS & Lp(a), millions remain undiagnosed.
We need:
🧬 Earlier detection
💊 Better access to care
🌍 Stronger advocacy
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Because early diagnosis changes lives. 💙 @fhpatienteurope#RareDisease
Today is #HoFHAwarenessDay
The landmark discovery of #PCSK9 by Prof. Marianne Abifadel & team nearly 20 years ago..
This remarkable story of discovery started with 3 families with high cholesterol and one brilliant young woman working on her PhD
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🧬 #HoFH and #FCS are rare genetic conditions. HoFH: LDLR, Apo B, PCSK9 gene variants. Both parents have FH. FCS: Mutations in LPL, LMFI, Apo C-II, Apo A-V, GPIHBP1 genes. Together, we can raise awareness and advocate for better care. #TheRareWeShare#RareDiseaseDay@eurordis
🌟 Sisters Staying Active 🌟
🎄 Arwen & India Rijken stay active with skiing & dog walks!
⛷️ Arwen feels free skiing.
🐾 India walks her dog Mango during recovery.
💬 How do you stay active?
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💪 Stay Strong This Season
🎄 Chyrel Lichaa, living with HoFH in Lebanon, stays fit with her favorite workout!
🎥 Watch Chyrel’s demo & get moving!
💬 What’s your go-to workout?
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🚴♀️ “From the saddle of a bike, all problems seem small.”
🎄 Kristýna Čillíková from ČAKO finds freedom and strength in cycling – it clears the mind and strengthens the heart.
💬 What outdoor activity lifts your spirits?
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🎄 This season, we're sharing tips for a healthier holiday from our inspiring community.
Meet Elsie Evans, living with HoFH & managing our Ambassador Programme in the UK.
💬 What does self-care mean to you?
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Our Ambassadors shone at #ISA2024! 🌟
Led by Elsie Evans, our booth became a hub for interviews with global experts, sharing insights on FH, Lp(a), HoFH, FCS, and more. Grateful for this incredible opportunity! 🙌
Day 2 at #ISA2024 in Oman: FHEF Ambassadors shared experiences of living with high #Lp(a) via 3 posters. Elsie Evans highlighted #HoFH's burden & our Ambassador Programme.
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Chyrel Lichaa shared her powerful journey at #ISA2024, from patient to advocate for #HoFH in Lebanon & globally. Her story highlights achievements, challenges, and the urgent need for #action to ensure access to life-saving treatments.
Jill Prawer raised #FCS awareness at #ISA2024 in Oman. FCS, a rare genetic lipid disorder, affects 1-2/million. Honored to share 2022 survey insights on its burden & quality of life. 🩶 #RareDiseases