Patient Toolkit

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is inherited and runs in families. It causes high LDL-C, and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease early in life.
Around 1 in 250 people in the world have FH.
About 1,300 people in the US have homozygous FH, a very rare and difficult-to-treat type of FH.
FH is caused by a mutation in the gene coding for the LDL-receptor. As a result, excess cholesterol is deposited in blood vessel walls.

Patient Toolkit Introduction

Welcome to the IMPACT Patient Toolkit, a resource center for patients who have been diagnosed with hypercholesterolemia, specifically familial hypercholesterolemia. Better outcomes can achieved when patients are given tools to advocate for themselves and have the background knowledge to fully participate in treatment decisions.

This toolkit provides links with information about current treatment options; advice and tips on living with hypercholesterolemia; answers to frequently asked questions; and more.

We invite you to explore, and take control of your cholesterol!