Tools and Handouts for Your Patients
The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association has developed these Familial Hypercholesterolemia handouts for nurses and other health care providers to use with patients. Join as a member today to take advantage of member pricing.
Fact Sheet: Familial Hypercholesterolemia - What You Need to Know
With a focus on awareness, prevalence, causes, and risks of Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) this tool is especially helpful for those with or at risk for FH.
As an autosomal dominant disorder, all first-degree relatives of people with FH have a 50% chance of having FH as well, making family education and screening an important for early detection and disease management.
US Version
Revised December 2021
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25 sheets per order
Spanish Version
Revised January 2020
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25 sheets per order
UK Version
Canadian English
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Australian Versions
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Disclaimer: This and other PCNA educational materials are for information purposes only and are not intended to replace medical advice or diagnose or treat health problems. Health-related decisions should be made in partnership with a healthcare provider. It is the reader's responsibility to seek out the most current, accurate information.